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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.63, 862.11 and 362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.63, 862.11 and 362.67 is: 500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.63 : 862.11 = 362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.63/862.11 = 362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.63x = 862.11 × 362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.63x = 312,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,661.43/624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.55

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