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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 860.66 and 390.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 860.66 and 390.75 is: 539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 860.66 = 390.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/860.66 = 390.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 860.66 × 390.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 336,303.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,303.87/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.16

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