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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.33, 860.22 and 357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.33, 860.22 and 357.82 is: 493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.33 : 860.22 = 357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.33/860.22 = 357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.33x = 860.22 × 357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.33x = 307,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,803.92/623.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.81

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