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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.31, 860.28 and 390.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.31, 860.28 and 390.39 is: 538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.31 : 860.28 = 390.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.31/860.28 = 390.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.31x = 860.28 × 390.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.31x = 335,844.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,844.71/623.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.81

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