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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.75, 862.16 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.75, 862.16 and 362.93 is: 500.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.75 : 862.16 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.75/862.16 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.75x = 862.16 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.75x = 312,897.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,897.60/624.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.84

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