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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.98, 858.40 and 389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.98, 858.40 and 389.18 is: 537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.98 : 858.40 = 389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.98/858.40 = 389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.98x = 858.40 × 389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.98x = 334,072.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,072.11/621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.11

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