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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.61, 860.60 and 358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.61, 860.60 and 358.05 is: 494.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.61 : 860.60 = 358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.61/860.60 = 358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.61x = 860.60 × 358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.61x = 308,136.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,136.04/623.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.12

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