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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.26, 858.78 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.26, 858.78 and 386.22 is: 533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.26 : 858.78 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.26/858.78 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.26x = 858.78 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.26x = 331,678.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,678.01/622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.02

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