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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.40, 859.86 and 390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.40, 859.86 and 390.60 is: 538.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.40 : 859.86 = 390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.40/859.86 = 390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.40x = 859.86 × 390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.40x = 335,861.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,861.32/623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.76

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