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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.24, 860.08 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.24, 860.08 and 361.24 is: 498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.24 : 860.08 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.24/860.08 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.24x = 860.08 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.24x = 310,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,695.30/623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.52

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