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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.76, 862.04 and 391.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.76, 862.04 and 391.75 is: 540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.76 : 862.04 = 391.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.76/862.04 = 391.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.76x = 862.04 × 391.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.76x = 337,704.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,704.17/624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.53

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