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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.36, 860.05 and 361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.36, 860.05 and 361.40 is: 498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.36 : 860.05 = 361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.36/860.05 = 361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.36x = 860.05 × 361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.36x = 310,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,818.22/623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.62

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