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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 861.24 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 861.24 and 362.04 is: 499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 861.24 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/861.24 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 861.24 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 311,803.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,803.33/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.49

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