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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.38, 862.04 and 391.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.38, 862.04 and 391.91 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.38 : 862.04 = 391.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.38/862.04 = 391.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.38x = 862.04 × 391.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.38x = 337,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,838.77/624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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