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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.72, 934.19 and 257.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.72, 934.19 and 257.77 is: 386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.72 : 934.19 = 257.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.72/934.19 = 257.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.72x = 934.19 × 257.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.72x = 240,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,806.16/622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.70

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