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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.26, 860.04 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.26, 860.04 and 361.24 is: 498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.26 : 860.04 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.26/860.04 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.26x = 860.04 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.26x = 310,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,680.85/623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.48

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