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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.18, 858.33 and 386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.18, 858.33 and 386.07 is: 532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.18 : 858.33 = 386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.18/858.33 = 386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.18x = 858.33 × 386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.18x = 331,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,375.46/622.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.60

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