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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.12, 859.72 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.12, 859.72 and 361.04 is: 498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.12 : 859.72 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.12/859.72 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.12x = 859.72 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.12x = 310,393.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,393.31/623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.13

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