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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.00, 859.88 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.00, 859.88 and 361.17 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.00 : 859.88 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.00/859.88 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.00x = 859.88 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.00x = 310,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,563.76/623.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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