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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.60, 860.56 and 361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.60, 860.56 and 361.61 is: 499.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.60 : 860.56 = 361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.60/860.56 = 361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.60x = 860.56 × 361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.60x = 311,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,187.10/623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.02

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