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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.09, 861.19 and 362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.09, 861.19 and 362.12 is: 499.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.09 : 861.19 = 362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.09/861.19 = 362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.09x = 861.19 × 362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.09x = 311,852.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,852.31/624.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.69

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