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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.03, 860.40 and 390.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.03, 860.40 and 390.75 is: 538.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.03 : 860.40 = 390.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.03/860.40 = 390.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.03x = 860.40 × 390.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.03x = 336,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,201.30/624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.76

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