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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.72, 858.33 and 401.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.72, 858.33 and 401.00 is: 553.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.72 : 858.33 = 401.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.72/858.33 = 401.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.72x = 858.33 × 401.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.72x = 344,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,186.04/621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.60

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