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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.70, 933.17 and 257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.70, 933.17 and 257.26 is: 385.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.70 : 933.17 = 257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.70/933.17 = 257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.70x = 933.17 × 257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.70x = 240,067.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,067.31/622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.53

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