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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.54, 860.47 and 361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.54, 860.47 and 361.55 is: 498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.54 : 860.47 = 361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.54/860.47 = 361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.54x = 860.47 × 361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.54x = 311,104.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,104.18/623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.93

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