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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.82, 860.88 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.82, 860.88 and 361.76 is: 499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.82 : 860.88 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.82/860.88 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.82x = 860.88 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.82x = 311,431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,431.95/623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.23

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