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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.17, 860.00 and 383.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.17, 860.00 and 383.95 is: 529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.17 : 860.00 = 383.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.17/860.00 = 383.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.17x = 860.00 × 383.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.17x = 330,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,198.85/623.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.87

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