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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.23, 860.01 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.23, 860.01 and 361.20 is: 498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.23 : 860.01 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.23/860.01 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.23x = 860.01 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.23x = 310,635.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,635.61/623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.43

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