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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.68, 857.59 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.68, 857.59 and 385.56 is: 531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.68 : 857.59 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.68/857.59 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.68x = 857.59 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.68x = 330,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,651.44/621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.87

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