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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.39, 860.22 and 387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.39, 860.22 and 387.32 is: 534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.39 : 860.22 = 387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.39/860.22 = 387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.39x = 860.22 × 387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.39x = 333,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,176.11/623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.46

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