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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.98, 934.92 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.98, 934.92 and 257.76 is: 386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.98 : 934.92 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.98/934.92 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.98x = 934.92 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.98x = 240,984.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,984.98/622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.83

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