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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.61, 860.79 and 387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.61, 860.79 and 387.60 is: 535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.61 : 860.79 = 387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.61/860.79 = 387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.61x = 860.79 × 387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.61x = 333,642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,642.20/623.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.02

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