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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.54, 860.49 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.54, 860.49 and 361.58 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.54 : 860.49 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.54/860.49 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.54x = 860.49 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.54x = 311,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,135.97/623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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