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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.85, 862.34 and 362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.85, 862.34 and 362.85 is: 500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.85 : 862.34 = 362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.85/862.34 = 362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.85x = 862.34 × 362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.85x = 312,895.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,895.76/624.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.76

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