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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.61, 862.17 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.61, 862.17 and 388.60 is: 536.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.61 : 862.17 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.61/862.17 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.61x = 862.17 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.61x = 335,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,039.26/624.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.40

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