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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.10, 861.23 and 362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.10, 861.23 and 362.10 is: 499.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.10 : 861.23 = 362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.10/861.23 = 362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.10x = 861.23 × 362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.10x = 311,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,851.38/624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.68

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