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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.07, 858.09 and 388.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.07, 858.09 and 388.79 is: 536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.07 : 858.09 = 388.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.07/858.09 = 388.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.07x = 858.09 × 388.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.07x = 333,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,612.52/622.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.30

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