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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.74, 860.52 and 361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.74, 860.52 and 361.66 is: 498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.74 : 860.52 = 361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.74/860.52 = 361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.74x = 860.52 × 361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.74x = 311,215.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,215.66/623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.95

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