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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.07, 857.09 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.07, 857.09 and 359.10 is: 495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.07 : 857.09 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.07/857.09 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.07x = 857.09 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.07x = 307,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,781.02/621.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.57

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