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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.52, 857.88 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.52, 857.88 and 388.64 is: 536.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.52 : 857.88 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.52/857.88 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.52x = 857.88 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.52x = 333,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,406.48/621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.44

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