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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.36, 860.10 and 387.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.36, 860.10 and 387.42 is: 534.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.36 : 860.10 = 387.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.36/860.10 = 387.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.36x = 860.10 × 387.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.36x = 333,219.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,219.94/623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.55

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