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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.52, 933.57 and 257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.52, 933.57 and 257.14 is: 385.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.52 : 933.57 = 257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.52/933.57 = 257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.52x = 933.57 × 257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.52x = 240,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,058.19/622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.62

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