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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.92, 934.35 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.92, 934.35 and 257.46 is: 386.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.92 : 934.35 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.92/934.35 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.92x = 934.35 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.92x = 240,557.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,557.75/622.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.18

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