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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.56, 860.34 and 402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.56, 860.34 and 402.52 is: 555.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.56 : 860.34 = 402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.56/860.34 = 402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.56x = 860.34 × 402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.56x = 346,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,304.06/623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.37

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