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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.91, 860.74 and 361.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.91, 860.74 and 361.87 is: 499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.91 : 860.74 = 361.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.91/860.74 = 361.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.91x = 860.74 × 361.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.91x = 311,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,475.98/623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.23

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