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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.08, 857.15 and 369.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.08, 857.15 and 369.08 is: 509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.08 : 857.15 = 369.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.08/857.15 = 369.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.08x = 857.15 × 369.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.08x = 316,350.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,350.79/621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.36

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