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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.69, 862.06 and 362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.69, 862.06 and 362.73 is: 500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.69 : 862.06 = 362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.69/862.06 = 362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.69x = 862.06 × 362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.69x = 312,695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,695.02/624.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.56

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