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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.89, 934.13 and 257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.89, 934.13 and 257.48 is: 386.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.89 : 934.13 = 257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.89/934.13 = 257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.89x = 934.13 × 257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.89x = 240,519.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,519.27/622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.13

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