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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.53, 861.91 and 362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.53, 861.91 and 362.53 is: 500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.53 : 861.91 = 362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.53/861.91 = 362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.53x = 861.91 × 362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.53x = 312,468.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,468.40/624.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.32

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