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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.67, 860.73 and 387.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.67, 860.73 and 387.55 is: 534.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.67 : 860.73 = 387.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.67/860.73 = 387.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.67x = 860.73 × 387.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.67x = 333,575.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,575.91/623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.86

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