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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.77, 860.59 and 361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.77, 860.59 and 361.73 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.77 : 860.59 = 361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.77/860.59 = 361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.77x = 860.59 × 361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.77x = 311,301.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,301.22/623.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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