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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.55, 861.84 and 362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.55, 861.84 and 362.53 is: 500.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.55 : 861.84 = 362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.55/861.84 = 362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.55x = 861.84 × 362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.55x = 312,442.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,442.86/624.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.27

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