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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.72, 857.64 and 385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.72, 857.64 and 385.52 is: 531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.72 : 857.64 = 385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.72/857.64 = 385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.72x = 857.64 × 385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.72x = 330,637.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,637.37/621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.81

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