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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.37, 861.92 and 362.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.37, 861.92 and 362.33 is: 500.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.37 : 861.92 = 362.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.37/861.92 = 362.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.37x = 861.92 × 362.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.37x = 312,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,301.18/624.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.19

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