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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.38, 860.42 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.38, 860.42 and 361.56 is: 499.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.38 : 860.42 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.38/860.42 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.38x = 860.42 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.38x = 311,093.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,093.46/623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.04

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