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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.18, 857.52 and 359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.18, 857.52 and 359.15 is: 495.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.18 : 857.52 = 359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.18/857.52 = 359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.18x = 857.52 × 359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.18x = 307,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,974.02/621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.79

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