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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.41, 857.18 and 388.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.41, 857.18 and 388.13 is: 535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.41 : 857.18 = 388.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.41/857.18 = 388.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.41x = 857.18 × 388.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.41x = 332,693.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,693.96/621.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.39

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