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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.12, 860.94 and 361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.12, 860.94 and 361.95 is: 499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.12 : 860.94 = 361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.12/860.94 = 361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.12x = 860.94 × 361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.12x = 311,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,617.23/624.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.29

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