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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.04, 861.48 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.04, 861.48 and 391.28 is: 540.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.04 : 861.48 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.04/861.48 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.04x = 861.48 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.04x = 337,079.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,079.89/624.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.16

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