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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.60, 860.55 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.60, 860.55 and 358.08 is: 494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.60 : 860.55 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.60/860.55 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.60x = 860.55 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.60x = 308,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,145.74/623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.14

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