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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.34, 860.13 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.34, 860.13 and 357.66 is: 493.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.34 : 860.13 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.34/860.13 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.34x = 860.13 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.34x = 307,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,634.10/623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.53

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