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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.03, 857.10 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.03, 857.10 and 359.04 is: 495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.03 : 857.10 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.03/857.10 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.03x = 857.10 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.03x = 307,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,733.18/621.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.52

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