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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 862.08 and 362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 862.08 and 362.94 is: 500.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 862.08 = 362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/862.08 = 362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 862.08 × 362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 312,883.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,883.32/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.65

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