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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.02, 861.19 and 358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.02, 861.19 and 358.55 is: 494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.02 : 861.19 = 358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.02/861.19 = 358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.02x = 861.19 × 358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.02x = 308,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,779.58/624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.82

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