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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.85, 860.85 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.85, 860.85 and 361.86 is: 499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.85 : 860.85 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.85/860.85 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.85x = 860.85 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.85x = 311,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,507.18/623.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.33

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