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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.74, 934.33 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.74, 934.33 and 257.62 is: 386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.74 : 934.33 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.74/934.33 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.74x = 934.33 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.74x = 240,702.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,702.09/622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.52

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