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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.84, 860.90 and 361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.84, 860.90 and 361.85 is: 499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.84 : 860.90 = 361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.84/860.90 = 361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.84x = 860.90 × 361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.84x = 311,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,510.55/623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.35

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