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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623, 860.02 and 390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623, 860.02 and 390.26 is: 538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623 : 860.02 = 390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623/860.02 = 390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623x = 860.02 × 390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623x = 335,631.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,631.41/623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.73

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