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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.59, 860.54 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.59, 860.54 and 357.96 is: 493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.59 : 860.54 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.59/860.54 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.59x = 860.54 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.59x = 308,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,038.90/623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.98

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