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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.41, 860.19 and 361.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.41, 860.19 and 361.39 is: 498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.41 : 860.19 = 361.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.41/860.19 = 361.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.41x = 860.19 × 361.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.41x = 310,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,864.06/623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.65

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