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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.19, 857.35 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.19, 857.35 and 359.36 is: 495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.19 : 857.35 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.19/857.35 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.19x = 857.35 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.19x = 308,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,097.30/621.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.98

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