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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.81, 862.30 and 362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.81, 862.30 and 362.81 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.81 : 862.30 = 362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.81/862.30 = 362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.81x = 862.30 × 362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.81x = 312,851.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,851.63/624.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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