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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.78, 862.14 and 362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.78, 862.14 and 362.73 is: 500.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.78 : 862.14 = 362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.78/862.14 = 362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.78x = 862.14 × 362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.78x = 312,724.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,724.04/624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.53

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