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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.76, 861.90 and 391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.76, 861.90 and 391.84 is: 540.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.76 : 861.90 = 391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.76/861.90 = 391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.76x = 861.90 × 391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.76x = 337,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,726.90/624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.57

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