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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.23, 859.78 and 361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.23, 859.78 and 361.11 is: 498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.23 : 859.78 = 361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.23/859.78 = 361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.23x = 859.78 × 361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.23x = 310,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,469.95/623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.16

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