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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.07, 857.07 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.07, 857.07 and 359.08 is: 495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.07 : 857.07 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.07/857.07 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.07x = 857.07 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.07x = 307,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,756.70/621.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.53

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