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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623, 859.74 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623, 859.74 and 361.18 is: 498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623 : 859.74 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623/859.74 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623x = 859.74 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623x = 310,516.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,516.59/623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.42

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