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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.19, 860 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.19, 860 and 361.26 is: 498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.19 : 860 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.19/860 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.19x = 860 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.19x = 310,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,679.30/623.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.53

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