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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.60, 861.84 and 391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.60, 861.84 and 391.59 is: 540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.60 : 861.84 = 391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.60/861.84 = 391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.60x = 861.84 × 391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.60x = 337,487.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,487.93/624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.33

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