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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.38, 860.20 and 361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.38, 860.20 and 361.34 is: 498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.38 : 860.20 = 361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.38/860.20 = 361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.38x = 860.20 × 361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.38x = 310,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,824.67/623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.61

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