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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.81, 858.29 and 400.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.81, 858.29 and 400.76 is: 553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.81 : 858.29 = 400.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.81/858.29 = 400.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.81x = 858.29 × 400.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.81x = 343,968.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,968.30/621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.17

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