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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.66, 861.84 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.66, 861.84 and 362.66 is: 500.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.66 : 861.84 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.66/861.84 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.66x = 861.84 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.66x = 312,554.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,554.89/624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.36

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