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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 859.78 and 387.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 859.78 and 387.34 is: 534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 859.78 = 387.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/859.78 = 387.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 859.78 × 387.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 333,027.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,027.19/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.28

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