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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.80, 934.16 and 257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.80, 934.16 and 257.48 is: 386.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.80 : 934.16 = 257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.80/934.16 = 257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.80x = 934.16 × 257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.80x = 240,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,527.52/622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.20

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