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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.98, 860.70 and 361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.98, 860.70 and 361.90 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.98 : 860.70 = 361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.98/860.70 = 361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.98x = 860.70 × 361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.98x = 311,487.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,487.33/623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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