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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.88, 862.49 and 363.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.88, 862.49 and 363.05 is: 501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.88 : 862.49 = 363.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.88/862.49 = 363.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.88x = 862.49 × 363.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.88x = 313,120.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,120.87/624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.09

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