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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.57, 860.49 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.57, 860.49 and 361.67 is: 499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.57 : 860.49 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.57/860.49 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.57x = 860.49 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.57x = 311,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,213.42/623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.08

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