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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.08, 859.89 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.08, 859.89 and 361 is: 498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.08 : 859.89 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.08/859.89 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.08x = 859.89 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.08x = 310,420.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,420.29/623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.20

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