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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.38, 858.99 and 389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.38, 858.99 and 389.40 is: 537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.38 : 858.99 = 389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.38/858.99 = 389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.38x = 858.99 × 389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.38x = 334,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,490.71/622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.44

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