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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.02, 860.94 and 358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.02, 860.94 and 358.43 is: 494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.02 : 860.94 = 358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.02/860.94 = 358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.02x = 860.94 × 358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.02x = 308,582.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,582.42/624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.51

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