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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.73, 860.73 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.73, 860.73 and 361.74 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.73 : 860.73 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.73/860.73 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.73x = 860.73 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.73x = 311,360.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,360.47/623.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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