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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.96, 861.36 and 361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.96, 861.36 and 361.88 is: 499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.96 : 861.36 = 361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.96/861.36 = 361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.96x = 861.36 × 361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.96x = 311,708.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,708.96/623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.57

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