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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.00, 860.33 and 390.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.00, 860.33 and 390.53 is: 539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.00 : 860.33 = 390.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.00/860.33 = 390.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.00x = 860.33 × 390.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.00x = 335,984.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,984.87/623.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.30

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