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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.89, 862.43 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.89, 862.43 and 362.93 is: 500.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.89 : 862.43 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.89/862.43 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.89x = 862.43 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.89x = 312,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,995.59/624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.89

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