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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.83, 860.82 and 361.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.83, 860.82 and 361.81 is: 499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.83 : 860.82 = 361.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.83/860.82 = 361.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.83x = 860.82 × 361.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.83x = 311,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,455.44/623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.27

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