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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.82, 933.62 and 257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.82, 933.62 and 257.70 is: 386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.82 : 933.62 = 257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.82/933.62 = 257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.82x = 933.62 × 257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.82x = 240,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,593.87/622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.30

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