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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.29, 861.80 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.29, 861.80 and 362.25 is: 500.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.29 : 861.80 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.29/861.80 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.29x = 861.80 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.29x = 312,185.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,185.24/624.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.07

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