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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 861.96 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 861.96 and 362.72 is: 500.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 861.96 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/861.96 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 861.96 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 312,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,650.13/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.59

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