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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.52, 860.40 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.52, 860.40 and 390.24 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.52 : 860.40 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.52/860.40 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.52x = 860.40 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.52x = 335,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,762.50/623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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