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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.53, 861.91 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.53, 861.91 and 362.54 is: 500.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.53 : 861.91 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.53/861.91 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.53x = 861.91 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.53x = 312,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,478.10/624.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.34

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