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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.75, 933.49 and 257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.75, 933.49 and 257.74 is: 386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.75 : 933.49 = 257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.75/933.49 = 257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.75x = 933.49 × 257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.75x = 240,597.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,597.71/622.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.35

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