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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.19, 857.01 and 359.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.19, 857.01 and 359.29 is: 495.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.19 : 857.01 = 359.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.19/857.01 = 359.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.19x = 857.01 × 359.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.19x = 307,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,915.12/621.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.69

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