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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.01, 861.18 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.01, 861.18 and 358.50 is: 494.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.01 : 861.18 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.01/861.18 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.01x = 861.18 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.01x = 308,728.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,728.72/624.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.75

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