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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.13, 859.98 and 361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.13, 859.98 and 361.23 is: 498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.13 : 859.98 = 361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.13/859.98 = 361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.13x = 859.98 × 361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.13x = 310,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,650.58/623.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.53

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