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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.08, 861.02 and 361.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.08, 861.02 and 361.91 is: 499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.08 : 861.02 = 361.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.08/861.02 = 361.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.08x = 861.02 × 361.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.08x = 311,605.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,605.63/624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.31

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