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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.08, 857.15 and 359.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.08, 857.15 and 359.11 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.08 : 857.15 = 359.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.08/857.15 = 359.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.08x = 857.15 × 359.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.08x = 307,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,811.14/621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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