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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.90, 934.74 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.90, 934.74 and 257.62 is: 386.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.90 : 934.74 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.90/934.74 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.90x = 934.74 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.90x = 240,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,807.72/622.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.59

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