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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.25, 860.22 and 390.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.25, 860.22 and 390.51 is: 538.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.25 : 860.22 = 390.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.25/860.22 = 390.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.25x = 860.22 × 390.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.25x = 335,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,924.51/623.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.99

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