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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.75, 858.14 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.75, 858.14 and 385.74 is: 532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.75 : 858.14 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.75/858.14 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.75x = 858.14 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.75x = 331,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,016.99/621.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.40

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