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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.09, 857.10 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.09, 857.10 and 359.10 is: 495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.09 : 857.10 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.09/857.10 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.09x = 857.10 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.09x = 307,784.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,784.61/621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.56

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