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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.88, 934.74 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.88, 934.74 and 257.66 is: 386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.88 : 934.74 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.88/934.74 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.88x = 934.74 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.88x = 240,847.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,847.45/622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.67

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