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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.32, 861.39 and 391.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.32, 861.39 and 391.49 is: 540.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.32 : 861.39 = 391.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.32/861.39 = 391.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.32x = 861.39 × 391.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.32x = 337,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,221.26/624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.15

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