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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624, 861.18 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624, 861.18 and 362.02 is: 499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624 : 861.18 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624/861.18 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624x = 861.18 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624x = 311,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,764.38/624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.62

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