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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 860.76 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 860.76 and 402.90 is: 555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 860.76 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/860.76 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 860.76 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 346,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,800.20/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.56

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