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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.31, 860.18 and 361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.31, 860.18 and 361.41 is: 498.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.31 : 860.18 = 361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.31/860.18 = 361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.31x = 860.18 × 361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.31x = 310,877.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,877.65/623.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.75

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