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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 860.92 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 860.92 and 361.76 is: 499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 860.92 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/860.92 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 860.92 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 311,446.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,446.42/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.30

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