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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 861.42 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 861.42 and 388.18 is: 535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 861.42 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/861.42 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 861.42 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 334,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,386.02/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.53

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