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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.44, 857.52 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.44, 857.52 and 388.52 is: 536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.44 : 857.52 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.44/857.52 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.44x = 857.52 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.44x = 333,163.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,163.67/621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.12

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