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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.08, 861.28 and 362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.08, 861.28 and 362 is: 499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.08 : 861.28 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.08/861.28 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.08x = 861.28 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.08x = 311,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,783.36/624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.59

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