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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.61, 933.92 and 257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.61, 933.92 and 257.41 is: 386.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.61 : 933.92 = 257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.61/933.92 = 257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.61x = 933.92 × 257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.61x = 240,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,399.44/622.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.12

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