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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.87, 862.13 and 362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.87, 862.13 and 362.90 is: 500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.87 : 862.13 = 362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.87/862.13 = 362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.87x = 862.13 × 362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.87x = 312,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,860.85/624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.68

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