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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.47, 861.72 and 362.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.47, 861.72 and 362.51 is: 500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.47 : 861.72 = 362.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.47/861.72 = 362.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.47x = 861.72 × 362.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.47x = 312,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,377.81/624.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.23

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