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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.36, 857.34 and 385.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.36, 857.34 and 385.41 is: 531.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.36 : 857.34 = 385.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.36/857.34 = 385.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.36x = 857.34 × 385.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.36x = 330,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,427.41/621.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.78

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