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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.25, 860.13 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.25, 860.13 and 361.32 is: 498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.25 : 860.13 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.25/860.13 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.25x = 860.13 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.25x = 310,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,782.17/623.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.65

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