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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.03, 859.02 and 389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.03, 859.02 and 389.75 is: 537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.03 : 859.02 = 389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.03/859.02 = 389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.03x = 859.02 × 389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.03x = 334,803.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,803.05/623.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.38

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