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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.35, 860.21 and 361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.35, 860.21 and 361.36 is: 498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.35 : 860.21 = 361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.35/860.21 = 361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.35x = 860.21 × 361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.35x = 310,844.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,844.24/623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.67

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