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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 861.36 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 861.36 and 391.44 is: 540.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 861.36 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/861.36 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 861.36 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 337,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,170.76/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.13

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