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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.13, 857.16 and 359.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.13, 857.16 and 359.14 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.13 : 857.16 = 359.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.13/857.16 = 359.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.13x = 857.16 × 359.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.13x = 307,840.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,840.44/621.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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