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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.78, 857.76 and 400.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.78, 857.76 and 400.62 is: 552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.78 : 857.76 = 400.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.78/857.76 = 400.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.78x = 857.76 × 400.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.78x = 343,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,635.81/621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.66

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