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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.14, 859.92 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.14, 859.92 and 361.14 is: 498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.14 : 859.92 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.14/859.92 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.14x = 859.92 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.14x = 310,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,551.51/623.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.37

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