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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.16, 861.42 and 362.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.16, 861.42 and 362.13 is: 499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.16 : 861.42 = 362.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.16/861.42 = 362.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.16x = 861.42 × 362.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.16x = 311,946.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,946.02/624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.79

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