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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.19, 861.38 and 362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.19, 861.38 and 362.36 is: 500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.19 : 861.38 = 362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.19/861.38 = 362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.19x = 861.38 × 362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.19x = 312,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,124.90/624.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.05

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