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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.44, 862.04 and 388.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.44, 862.04 and 388.46 is: 536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.44 : 862.04 = 388.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.44/862.04 = 388.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.44x = 862.04 × 388.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.44x = 334,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,869.18/624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.27

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