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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.29, 860.13 and 361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.29, 860.13 and 361.31 is: 498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.29 : 860.13 = 361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.29/860.13 = 361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.29x = 860.13 × 361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.29x = 310,769.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,769.27/623.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.60

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