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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.89, 933.71 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.89, 933.71 and 257.18 is: 385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.89 : 933.71 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.89/933.71 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.89x = 933.71 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.89x = 240,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,125.58/622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.50

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