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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.16, 858.40 and 386.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.16, 858.40 and 386.31 is: 533.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.16 : 858.40 = 386.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.16/858.40 = 386.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.16x = 858.40 × 386.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.16x = 331,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,608.50/622.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.00

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