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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.91, 862.36 and 362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.91, 862.36 and 362.92 is: 500.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.91 : 862.36 = 362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.91/862.36 = 362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.91x = 862.36 × 362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.91x = 312,970.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,970.71/624.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.83

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