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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.89, 934.31 and 257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.89, 934.31 and 257.40 is: 386.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.89 : 934.31 = 257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.89/934.31 = 257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.89x = 934.31 × 257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.89x = 240,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,490.11/622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.09

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