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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.67, 860.31 and 387.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.67, 860.31 and 387.51 is: 534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.67 : 860.31 = 387.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.67/860.31 = 387.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.67x = 860.31 × 387.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.67x = 333,378.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,378.73/623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.54

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