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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.67, 860.39 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.67, 860.39 and 384.18 is: 530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.67 : 860.39 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.67/860.39 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.67x = 860.39 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.67x = 330,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,544.63/623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.00

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