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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.06, 861.14 and 358.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.06, 861.14 and 358.53 is: 494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.06 : 861.14 = 358.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.06/861.14 = 358.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.06x = 861.14 × 358.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.06x = 308,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,742.73/624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.73

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