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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.51, 862.52 and 391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.51, 862.52 and 391.77 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.51 : 862.52 = 391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.51/862.52 = 391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.51x = 862.52 × 391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.51x = 337,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,907.50/624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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