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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.67, 862.02 and 362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.67, 862.02 and 362.68 is: 500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.67 : 862.02 = 362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.67/862.02 = 362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.67x = 862.02 × 362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.67x = 312,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,635.26/624.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.48

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