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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.19, 859.91 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.19, 859.91 and 361.16 is: 498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.19 : 859.91 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.19/859.91 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.19x = 859.91 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.19x = 310,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,558.99/623.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.34

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