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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.03, 856.62 and 388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.03, 856.62 and 388.14 is: 535.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.03 : 856.62 = 388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.03/856.62 = 388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.03x = 856.62 × 388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.03x = 332,488.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,488.49/621.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.38

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