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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.31, 861.66 and 391.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.31, 861.66 and 391.39 is: 540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.31 : 861.66 = 391.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.31/861.66 = 391.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.31x = 861.66 × 391.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.31x = 337,245.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,245.11/624.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.19

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