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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.18, 860.20 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.18, 860.20 and 361.28 is: 498.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.18 : 860.20 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.18/860.20 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.18x = 860.20 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.18x = 310,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,773.06/623.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.69

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