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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.63, 860.42 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.63, 860.42 and 361.60 is: 498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.63 : 860.42 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.63/860.42 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.63x = 860.42 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.63x = 311,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,126.62/623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.89

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