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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.08, 861.33 and 362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.08, 861.33 and 362.18 is: 499.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.08 : 861.33 = 362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.08/861.33 = 362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.08x = 861.33 × 362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.08x = 311,960.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,960.01/624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.87

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