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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.55, 860.45 and 361.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.55, 860.45 and 361.59 is: 498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.55 : 860.45 = 361.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.55/860.45 = 361.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.55x = 860.45 × 361.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.55x = 311,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,130.12/623.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.97

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