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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.50, 860.22 and 361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.50, 860.22 and 361.42 is: 498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.50 : 860.22 = 361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.50/860.22 = 361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.50x = 860.22 × 361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.50x = 310,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,900.71/623.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.64

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