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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.16, 861.06 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.16, 861.06 and 362.02 is: 499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.16 : 861.06 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.16/861.06 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.16x = 861.06 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.16x = 311,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,720.94/624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.42

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