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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.78, 933.66 and 257.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.78, 933.66 and 257.83 is: 386.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.78 : 933.66 = 257.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.78/933.66 = 257.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.78x = 933.66 × 257.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.78x = 240,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,725.56/622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.53

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