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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.25, 859.98 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.25, 859.98 and 367.80 is: 507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.25 : 859.98 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.25/859.98 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.25x = 859.98 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.25x = 316,298.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,298.80/623.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.50

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