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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 861.38 and 362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 861.38 and 362.20 is: 499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 861.38 = 362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/861.38 = 362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 861.38 × 362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 311,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,991.84/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.79

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