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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.12, 859.98 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.12, 859.98 and 361.13 is: 498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.12 : 859.98 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.12/859.98 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.12x = 859.98 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.12x = 310,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,560.28/623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.40

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