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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.81, 933.40 and 257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.81, 933.40 and 257.10 is: 385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.81 : 933.40 = 257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.81/933.40 = 257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.81x = 933.40 × 257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.81x = 239,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,972.47/622.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.31

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