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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.29, 861.31 and 362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.29, 861.31 and 362.12 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.29 : 861.31 = 362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.29/861.31 = 362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.29x = 861.31 × 362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.29x = 311,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,897.58/624.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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