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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.18, 859.93 and 361.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.18, 859.93 and 361.21 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.18 : 859.93 = 361.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.18/859.93 = 361.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.18x = 859.93 × 361.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.18x = 310,615.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,615.32/623.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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