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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.30, 861.54 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.30, 861.54 and 362.34 is: 500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.30 : 861.54 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.30/861.54 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.30x = 861.54 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.30x = 312,170.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,170.40/624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.03

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