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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.23, 857.28 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.23, 857.28 and 359.24 is: 495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.23 : 857.28 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.23/857.28 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.23x = 857.28 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.23x = 307,964.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,964.98/621.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.74

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