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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.35, 861.58 and 362.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.35, 861.58 and 362.35 is: 500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.35 : 861.58 = 362.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.35/861.58 = 362.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.35x = 861.58 × 362.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.35x = 312,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,190.45/624.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.03

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