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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.75, 934.44 and 257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.75, 934.44 and 257.80 is: 386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.75 : 934.44 = 257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.75/934.44 = 257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.75x = 934.44 × 257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.75x = 240,898.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,898.63/622.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.83

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