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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.74, 861.93 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.74, 861.93 and 362.66 is: 500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.74 : 861.93 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.74/861.93 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.74x = 861.93 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.74x = 312,587.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,587.53/624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.35

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