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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.41, 861.76 and 362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.41, 861.76 and 362.43 is: 500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.41 : 861.76 = 362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.41/861.76 = 362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.41x = 861.76 × 362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.41x = 312,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,327.68/624.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.20

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