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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.82, 860.78 and 361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.82, 860.78 and 361.79 is: 499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.82 : 860.78 = 361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.82/860.78 = 361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.82x = 860.78 × 361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.82x = 311,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,415.48/623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.21

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