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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.49, 933.74 and 257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.49, 933.74 and 257.27 is: 385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.49 : 933.74 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.49/933.74 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.49x = 933.74 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.49x = 240,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,225.62/622.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.91

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