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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.94, 862.60 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.94, 862.60 and 363.06 is: 501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.94 : 862.60 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.94/862.60 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.94x = 862.60 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.94x = 313,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,175.56/624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.13

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