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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.06, 859.56 and 386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.06, 859.56 and 386.92 is: 533.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.06 : 859.56 = 386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.06/859.56 = 386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.06x = 859.56 × 386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.06x = 332,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,579.77/623.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.79

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