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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.79, 860.79 and 387.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.79, 860.79 and 387.67 is: 534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.79 : 860.79 = 387.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.79/860.79 = 387.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.79x = 860.79 × 387.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.79x = 333,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,702.46/623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.96

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