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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.11, 859.71 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.11, 859.71 and 361.12 is: 498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.11 : 859.71 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.11/859.71 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.11x = 859.71 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.11x = 310,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,458.48/623.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.24

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