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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.71, 862.04 and 362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.71, 862.04 and 362.68 is: 500.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.71 : 862.04 = 362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.71/862.04 = 362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.71x = 862.04 × 362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.71x = 312,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,638.54/624.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.45

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