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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.39, 860.27 and 361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.39, 860.27 and 361.41 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.39 : 860.27 = 361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.39/860.27 = 361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.39x = 860.27 × 361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.39x = 310,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,908.37/623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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