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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.36, 857.52 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.36, 857.52 and 388.08 is: 535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.36 : 857.52 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.36/857.52 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.36x = 857.52 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.36x = 332,786.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,786.36/621.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.58

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