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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.68, 860.35 and 387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.68, 860.35 and 387.56 is: 534.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.68 : 860.35 = 387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.68/860.35 = 387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.68x = 860.35 × 387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.68x = 333,437.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,437.25/623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.63

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