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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.86, 862.34 and 362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.86, 862.34 and 362.91 is: 500.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.86 : 862.34 = 362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.86/862.34 = 362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.86x = 862.34 × 362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.86x = 312,949.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,949.99/624.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.84

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