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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.02, 856.95 and 358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.02, 856.95 and 358.94 is: 495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.02 : 856.95 = 358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.02/856.95 = 358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.02x = 856.95 × 358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.02x = 307,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,593.63/621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.30

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