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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.79, 862.37 and 388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.79, 862.37 and 388.88 is: 536.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.79 : 862.37 = 388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.79/862.37 = 388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.79x = 862.37 × 388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.79x = 335,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,358.45/624.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.75

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