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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 861.30 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 861.30 and 391.32 is: 539.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 861.30 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/861.30 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 861.30 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 337,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,043.92/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.97

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