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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.74, 862.66 and 391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.74, 862.66 and 391.94 is: 541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.74 : 862.66 = 391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.74/862.66 = 391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.74x = 862.66 × 391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.74x = 338,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,110.96/624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.20

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