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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.85, 934.28 and 257.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.85, 934.28 and 257.54 is: 386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.85 : 934.28 = 257.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.85/934.28 = 257.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.85x = 934.28 × 257.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.85x = 240,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,613.18/622.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.31

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