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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 862.44 and 392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 862.44 and 392.08 is: 541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 862.44 = 392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/862.44 = 392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 862.44 × 392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 338,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,145.48/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.55

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