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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.88, 858.02 and 385.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.88, 858.02 and 385.71 is: 532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 858.02 = 385.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/858.02 = 385.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 858.02 × 385.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 330,951.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,951.08/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.18

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