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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.34, 861.62 and 358.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.34, 861.62 and 358.87 is: 495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.34 : 861.62 = 358.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.34/861.62 = 358.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.34x = 861.62 × 358.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.34x = 309,205.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,205.32/624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.25

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