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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.36, 861.72 and 358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.36, 861.72 and 358.86 is: 495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.36 : 861.72 = 358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.36/861.72 = 358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.36x = 861.72 × 358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.36x = 309,236.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,236.84/624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.29

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