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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.25, 857.19 and 359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.25, 857.19 and 359.26 is: 495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.25 : 857.19 = 359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.25/857.19 = 359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.25x = 857.19 × 359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.25x = 307,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,954.08/621.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.70

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