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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.93, 862.41 and 363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.93, 862.41 and 363.03 is: 500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.93 : 862.41 = 363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.93/862.41 = 363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.93x = 862.41 × 363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.93x = 313,080.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,080.70/624.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.99

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