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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.14, 861.18 and 391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.14, 861.18 and 391.13 is: 539.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.14 : 861.18 = 391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.14/861.18 = 391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.14x = 861.18 × 391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.14x = 336,829.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,829.03/624.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.67

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