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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.60, 857.34 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.60, 857.34 and 388.50 is: 535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.60 : 857.34 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.60/857.34 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.60x = 857.34 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.60x = 333,076.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,076.59/621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.84

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