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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.14, 861.41 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.14, 861.41 and 358.60 is: 494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.14 : 861.41 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.14/861.41 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.14x = 861.41 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.14x = 308,901.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,901.63/624.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.92

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