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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.15, 857.00 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.15, 857.00 and 359.07 is: 495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.15 : 857.00 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.15/857.00 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.15x = 857.00 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.15x = 307,721.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,721.19/621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.41

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