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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.94, 861.03 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.94, 861.03 and 361.98 is: 499.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.94 : 861.03 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.94/861.03 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.94x = 861.03 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.94x = 311,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,675.64/623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.53

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