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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.25, 861.87 and 391.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.25, 861.87 and 391.78 is: 540.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.25 : 861.87 = 391.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.25/861.87 = 391.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.25x = 861.87 × 391.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.25x = 337,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,663.43/624.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.91

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