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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.88, 934.08 and 257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.88, 934.08 and 257.58 is: 386.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.88 : 934.08 = 257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.88/934.08 = 257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.88x = 934.08 × 257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.88x = 240,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,600.33/622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.27

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