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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.79, 933.38 and 257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.79, 933.38 and 257.14 is: 385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.79 : 933.38 = 257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.79/933.38 = 257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.79x = 933.38 × 257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.79x = 240,009.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,009.33/622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.38

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