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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.35, 861.56 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.35, 861.56 and 358.74 is: 495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.35 : 861.56 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.35/861.56 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.35x = 861.56 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.35x = 309,076.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,076.93/624.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.04

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