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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.24, 859.08 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.24, 859.08 and 389.52 is: 537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.24 : 859.08 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.24/859.08 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.24x = 859.08 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.24x = 334,628.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,628.84/622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.78

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