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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.92, 858.40 and 401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.92, 858.40 and 401.24 is: 553.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.92 : 858.40 = 401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.92/858.40 = 401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.92x = 858.40 × 401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.92x = 344,424.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,424.42/621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.81

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