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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.04, 861.60 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.04, 861.60 and 388.08 is: 535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.04 : 861.60 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.04/861.60 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.04x = 861.60 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.04x = 334,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,371.18/624.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.82

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