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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.02, 861.05 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.02, 861.05 and 361.98 is: 499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.02 : 861.05 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.02/861.05 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.02x = 861.05 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.02x = 311,681.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,681.07/624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.48

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