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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.85, 861 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.85, 861 and 358.37 is: 494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.85 : 861 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.85/861 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.85x = 861 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.85x = 308,556.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,556.57/623.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.60

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