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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.92, 862.40 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.92, 862.40 and 363.04 is: 501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.92 : 862.40 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.92/862.40 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.92x = 862.40 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.92x = 313,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,085.70/624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.00

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