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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.04, 857.16 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.04, 857.16 and 388 is: 535.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.04 : 857.16 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.04/857.16 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.04x = 857.16 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.04x = 332,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,578.08/621.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.52

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