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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.99, 862.30 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.99, 862.30 and 362.96 is: 500.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.99 : 862.30 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.99/862.30 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.99x = 862.30 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.99x = 312,975.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,975.19/624.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.77

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