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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.37, 860.06 and 361.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.37, 860.06 and 361.33 is: 498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.37 : 860.06 = 361.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.37/860.06 = 361.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.37x = 860.06 × 361.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.37x = 310,763.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,763.67/623.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.53

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