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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.08, 860.82 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.08, 860.82 and 361.92 is: 499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.08 : 860.82 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.08/860.82 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.08x = 860.82 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.08x = 311,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,547.97/624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.21

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