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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.90, 860.90 and 361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.90, 860.90 and 361.94 is: 499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.90 : 860.90 = 361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.90/860.90 = 361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.90x = 860.90 × 361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.90x = 311,588.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,588.03/623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.42

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