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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.57, 860.57 and 361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.57, 860.57 and 361.61 is: 499.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.57 : 860.57 = 361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.57/860.57 = 361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.57x = 860.57 × 361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.57x = 311,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,184.61/623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.04

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