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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.19, 860.04 and 357.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.19, 860.04 and 357.65 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.19 : 860.04 = 357.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.19/860.04 = 357.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.19x = 860.04 × 357.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.19x = 307,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,593.31/623.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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