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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.96, 933.68 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.96, 933.68 and 257.32 is: 385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.96 : 933.68 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.96/933.68 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.96x = 933.68 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.96x = 240,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,254.54/622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.67

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