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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.42, 857.28 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.42, 857.28 and 400.14 is: 552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.42 : 857.28 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.42/857.28 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.42x = 857.28 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.42x = 343,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,032.02/621.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.01

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