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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.58, 861.86 and 362.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.58, 861.86 and 362.57 is: 500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.58 : 861.86 = 362.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.58/861.86 = 362.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.58x = 861.86 × 362.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.58x = 312,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,478.46/624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.31

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