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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.73, 934.23 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.73, 934.23 and 257.51 is: 386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.73 : 934.23 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.73/934.23 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.73x = 934.23 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.73x = 240,573.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,573.57/622.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.32

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