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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.64, 860.66 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.64, 860.66 and 361.68 is: 499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 860.66 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/860.66 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 860.66 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 311,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,283.51/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.14

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