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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.92, 861.02 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.92, 861.02 and 362.04 is: 499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.92 : 861.02 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.92/861.02 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.92x = 861.02 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.92x = 311,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,723.68/623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.62

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