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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.13, 857.37 and 359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.13, 857.37 and 359.23 is: 495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.13 : 857.37 = 359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.13/857.37 = 359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.13x = 857.37 × 359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.13x = 307,993.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,993.03/621.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.86

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