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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.24, 857.34 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.24, 857.34 and 359.25 is: 495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.24 : 857.34 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.24/857.34 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.24x = 857.34 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.24x = 307,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,999.40/621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.78

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