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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.11, 857.21 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.11, 857.21 and 359.12 is: 495.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.11 : 857.21 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.11/857.21 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.11x = 857.21 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.11x = 307,835.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,835.17/621.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.63

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