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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.49, 933.73 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.49, 933.73 and 252.46 is: 378.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.49 : 933.73 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.49/933.73 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.49x = 933.73 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.49x = 235,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,729.48/622.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.69

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