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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 861.25 and 362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 861.25 and 362.27 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 861.25 = 362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/861.25 = 362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 861.25 × 362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 312,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,005.04/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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