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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.46, 861.42 and 362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.46, 861.42 and 362.38 is: 499.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.46 : 861.42 = 362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.46/861.42 = 362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.46x = 861.42 × 362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.46x = 312,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,161.38/624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.89

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