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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.49, 860.32 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.49, 860.32 and 361.52 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.49 : 860.32 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.49/860.32 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.49x = 860.32 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.49x = 311,022.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,022.89/623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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