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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.17, 860.02 and 361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.17, 860.02 and 361.22 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.17 : 860.02 = 361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.17/860.02 = 361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.17x = 860.02 × 361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.17x = 310,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,657.67/623.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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