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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.74, 934.32 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.74, 934.32 and 258.24 is: 387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.74 : 934.32 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.74/934.32 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.74x = 934.32 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.74x = 241,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,278.80/622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.45

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