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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.64, 934.20 and 257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.64, 934.20 and 257.74 is: 386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.64 : 934.20 = 257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.64/934.20 = 257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.64x = 934.20 × 257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.64x = 240,778.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,778.37/622.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.70

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