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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.83, 933.94 and 252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.83, 933.94 and 252.52 is: 378.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.83 : 933.94 = 252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.83/933.94 = 252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.83x = 933.94 × 252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.83x = 235,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,838.53/622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.66

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