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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.91, 861.08 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.91, 861.08 and 361.92 is: 499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.91 : 861.08 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.91/861.08 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.91x = 861.08 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.91x = 311,645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,645.53/623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.50

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