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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 859.66 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 859.66 and 361.18 is: 498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 859.66 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/859.66 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 859.66 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 310,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,492.00/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.22

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