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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.27, 861.51 and 358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.27, 861.51 and 358.76 is: 495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.27 : 861.51 = 358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.27/861.51 = 358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.27x = 861.51 × 358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.27x = 309,069.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,069.67/624.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.09

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