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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.54, 932.99 and 390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.54, 932.99 and 390.56 is: 584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.54 : 932.99 = 390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.54/932.99 = 390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.54x = 932.99 × 390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.54x = 364,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,391.88/623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.40

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