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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.71, 934.06 and 257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.71, 934.06 and 257.49 is: 386.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.71 : 934.06 = 257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.71/934.06 = 257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.71x = 934.06 × 257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.71x = 240,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,510.47/622.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.23

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