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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.76, 934.28 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.76, 934.28 and 257.55 is: 386.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.76 : 934.28 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.76/934.28 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.76x = 934.28 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.76x = 240,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,622.53/622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.38

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