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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621, 857.02 and 388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621, 857.02 and 388.28 is: 535.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 857.02 = 388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/857.02 = 388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 857.02 × 388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 332,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,763.73/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.85

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