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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.39, 861.67 and 362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.39, 861.67 and 362.42 is: 500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.39 : 861.67 = 362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.39/861.67 = 362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.39x = 861.67 × 362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.39x = 312,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,286.44/624.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.15

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