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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.51, 860.49 and 358.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.51, 860.49 and 358.00 is: 494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.51 : 860.49 = 358.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.51/860.49 = 358.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.51x = 860.49 × 358.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.51x = 308,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,052.06/623.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.06

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