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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.97, 934.45 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.97, 934.45 and 257.76 is: 386.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.97 : 934.45 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.97/934.45 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.97x = 934.45 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.97x = 240,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,863.19/622.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.64

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