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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.48, 857.76 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.48, 857.76 and 388.56 is: 536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.48 : 857.76 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.48/857.76 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.48x = 857.76 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.48x = 333,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,291.23/621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.29

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