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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 859.68 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 859.68 and 361.02 is: 498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 859.68 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/859.68 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 859.68 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 310,361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,361.67/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.04

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