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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.68, 857.67 and 385.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.68, 857.67 and 385.55 is: 531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.68 : 857.67 = 385.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.68/857.67 = 385.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.68x = 857.67 × 385.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.68x = 330,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,670.38/621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.90

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