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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.63, 860.73 and 361.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.63, 860.73 and 361.65 is: 499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.63 : 860.73 = 361.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.63/860.73 = 361.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.63x = 860.73 × 361.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.63x = 311,283.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,283.00/623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.15

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