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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.30, 857.28 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.30, 857.28 and 355.74 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.30 : 857.28 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.30/857.28 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.30x = 857.28 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.30x = 304,968.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,968.79/621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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