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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.84, 862.44 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.84, 862.44 and 392.16 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.84 : 862.44 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.84/862.44 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.84x = 862.44 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.84x = 338,214.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,214.47/624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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