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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.73, 934.17 and 211.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.73, 934.17 and 211.78 is: 317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.73 : 934.17 = 211.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.73/934.17 = 211.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.73x = 934.17 × 211.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.73x = 197,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,838.52/622.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.70

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