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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.69, 857.76 and 385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.69, 857.76 and 385.53 is: 531.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.69 : 857.76 = 385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.69/857.76 = 385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.69x = 857.76 × 385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.69x = 330,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,690.80/621.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.92

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