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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.02, 857.03 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.02, 857.03 and 355.50 is: 490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.02 : 857.03 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.02/857.03 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.02x = 857.03 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.02x = 304,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,674.79/621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.60

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