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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.08, 856.91 and 400.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.08, 856.91 and 400.31 is: 552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.08 : 856.91 = 400.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.08/856.91 = 400.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.08x = 856.91 × 400.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.08x = 343,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,026.36/621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.31

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