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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.37, 859.05 and 386.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.37, 859.05 and 386.39 is: 533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.37 : 859.05 = 386.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.37/859.05 = 386.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.37x = 859.05 × 386.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.37x = 331,924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,924.03/622.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.33

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