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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.55, 934.07 and 257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.55, 934.07 and 257.25 is: 385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.55 : 934.07 = 257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.55/934.07 = 257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.55x = 934.07 × 257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.55x = 240,290.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,290.15/622.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.98

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