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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.62, 932.99 and 257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.62, 932.99 and 257.58 is: 385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.62 : 932.99 = 257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.62/932.99 = 257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.62x = 932.99 × 257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.62x = 240,318.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,318.28/622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.98

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