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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.72, 860.40 and 387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.72, 860.40 and 387.52 is: 534.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.72 : 860.40 = 387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.72/860.40 = 387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.72x = 860.40 × 387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.72x = 333,422.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,422.21/623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.57

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