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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.53, 859.71 and 390.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.53, 859.71 and 390.25 is: 538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.53 : 859.71 = 390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.53/859.71 = 390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.53x = 859.71 × 390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.53x = 335,501.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,501.83/623.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.07

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