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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.36, 859.90 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.36, 859.90 and 390.08 is: 538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.36 : 859.90 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.36/859.90 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.36x = 859.90 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.36x = 335,429.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,429.79/623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.10

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