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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.69, 860.75 and 361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.69, 860.75 and 361.70 is: 499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.69 : 860.75 = 361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.69/860.75 = 361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.69x = 860.75 × 361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.69x = 311,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,327.16/623.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.17

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