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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 860.14 and 357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 860.14 and 357.70 is: 493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 860.14 = 357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/860.14 = 357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 860.14 × 357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 307,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,672.08/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.60

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