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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.48, 860.40 and 387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.48, 860.40 and 387.32 is: 534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.48 : 860.40 = 387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.48/860.40 = 387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.48x = 860.40 × 387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.48x = 333,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,250.13/623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.50

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