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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.64, 860.22 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.64, 860.22 and 390.36 is: 538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 860.22 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/860.22 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 860.22 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 335,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,795.48/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.44

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