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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.94, 861.09 and 361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.94, 861.09 and 361.95 is: 499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.94 : 861.09 = 361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.94/861.09 = 361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.94x = 861.09 × 361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.94x = 311,671.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,671.53/623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.52

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