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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.93, 934.51 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.93, 934.51 and 257.52 is: 386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.93 : 934.51 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.93/934.51 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.93x = 934.51 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.93x = 240,655.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,655.02/622.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.33

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