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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.91, 934.64 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.91, 934.64 and 257.94 is: 387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.91 : 934.64 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.91/934.64 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.91x = 934.64 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.91x = 241,079.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,079.75/622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.02

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