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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.58, 860.52 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.58, 860.52 and 361.62 is: 499.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.58 : 860.52 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.58/860.52 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.58x = 860.52 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.58x = 311,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,181.24/623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.02

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