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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.77, 859.09 and 390.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.77, 859.09 and 390.03 is: 538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.77 : 859.09 = 390.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.77/859.09 = 390.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.77x = 859.09 × 390.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.77x = 335,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,070.87/622.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.03

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