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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.64, 860.51 and 387.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.64, 860.51 and 387.65 is: 534.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 860.51 = 387.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/860.51 = 387.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 860.51 × 387.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 333,576.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,576.91/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.89

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