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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.18, 861.36 and 358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.18, 861.36 and 358.66 is: 494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.18 : 861.36 = 358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.18/861.36 = 358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.18x = 861.36 × 358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.18x = 308,935.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,935.38/624.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.95

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