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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.08, 857.05 and 355.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.08, 857.05 and 355.53 is: 490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.08 : 857.05 = 355.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.08/857.05 = 355.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.08x = 857.05 × 355.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.08x = 304,706.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,706.10/621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.61

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