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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.88, 860.90 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.88, 860.90 and 387.72 is: 535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.88 : 860.90 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.88/860.90 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.88x = 860.90 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.88x = 333,788.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,788.15/623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.02

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