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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.60, 860.38 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.60, 860.38 and 361.58 is: 498.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.60 : 860.38 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.60/860.38 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.60x = 860.38 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.60x = 311,096.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,096.20/623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.87

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