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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.98, 934.48 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.98, 934.48 and 252.96 is: 379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.98 : 934.48 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.98/934.48 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.98x = 934.48 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.98x = 236,386.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,386.06/622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.44

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