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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.87, 861.05 and 362.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.87, 861.05 and 362.03 is: 499.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.87 : 861.05 = 362.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.87/861.05 = 362.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.87x = 861.05 × 362.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.87x = 311,725.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,725.93/623.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.66

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