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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.06, 860.03 and 361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.06, 860.03 and 361.03 is: 498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.06 : 860.03 = 361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.06/860.03 = 361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.06x = 860.03 × 361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.06x = 310,494.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,494.03/623.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.34

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