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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.70, 862.37 and 388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.70, 862.37 and 388.72 is: 536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.70 : 862.37 = 388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.70/862.37 = 388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.70x = 862.37 × 388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.70x = 335,220.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,220.47/624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.61

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