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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.98, 857.98 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.98, 857.98 and 385.76 is: 532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.98 : 857.98 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.98/857.98 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.98x = 857.98 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.98x = 330,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,974.36/621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.13

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