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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.93, 862.52 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.93, 862.52 and 391.92 is: 540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.93 : 862.52 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.93/862.52 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.93x = 862.52 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.93x = 338,036.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,036.88/624.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.92

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