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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.20, 857.25 and 359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.20, 857.25 and 359.17 is: 495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.20 : 857.25 = 359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.20/857.25 = 359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.20x = 857.25 × 359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.20x = 307,896.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,896.34/621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.65

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