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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.62, 933.56 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.62, 933.56 and 257.66 is: 386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.62 : 933.56 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.62/933.56 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.62x = 933.56 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.62x = 240,541.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,541.07/622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.34

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