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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.25, 861.60 and 391.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.25, 861.60 and 391.51 is: 540.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.25 : 861.60 = 391.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.25/861.60 = 391.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.25x = 861.60 × 391.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.25x = 337,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,325.02/624.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.37

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