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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.10, 859.86 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.10, 859.86 and 361.10 is: 498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.10 : 859.86 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.10/859.86 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.10x = 859.86 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.10x = 310,495.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,495.45/623.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.31

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