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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.49, 861.76 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.49, 861.76 and 358.74 is: 495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.49 : 861.76 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.49/861.76 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.49x = 861.76 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.49x = 309,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,147.78/624.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.04

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