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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.78, 862.20 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.78, 862.20 and 363.02 is: 500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.78 : 862.20 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.78/862.20 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.78x = 862.20 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.78x = 312,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,995.84/624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.97

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