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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.41, 859.94 and 390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.41, 859.94 and 390.13 is: 538.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.41 : 859.94 = 390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.41/859.94 = 390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.41x = 859.94 × 390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.41x = 335,488.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,488.39/623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.15

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