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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.27, 857.39 and 352.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.27, 857.39 and 352.10 is: 485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.27 : 857.39 = 352.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.27/857.39 = 352.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.27x = 857.39 × 352.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.27x = 301,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,880.97/621.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.91

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