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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.13, 861.51 and 362.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.13, 861.51 and 362.23 is: 500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.13 : 861.51 = 362.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.13/861.51 = 362.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.13x = 861.51 × 362.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.13x = 312,064.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,064.77/624.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.00

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