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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.94, 862.41 and 363.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.94, 862.41 and 363.00 is: 500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.94 : 862.41 = 363.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.94/862.41 = 363.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.94x = 862.41 × 363.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.94x = 313,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,059.43/624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.95

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