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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.99, 934.07 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.99, 934.07 and 257.88 is: 386.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.99 : 934.07 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.99/934.07 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.99x = 934.07 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.99x = 240,877.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,877.97/622.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.65

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