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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.16, 857.20 and 388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.16, 857.20 and 388.28 is: 535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.16 : 857.20 = 388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.16/857.20 = 388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.16x = 857.20 × 388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.16x = 332,833.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,833.62/621.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.83

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