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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.95, 860.69 and 390.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.95, 860.69 and 390.67 is: 538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.95 : 860.69 = 390.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.95/860.69 = 390.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.95x = 860.69 × 390.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.95x = 336,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,245.76/623.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.90

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