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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.30, 857.34 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.30, 857.34 and 359.34 is: 495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.30 : 857.34 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.30/857.34 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.30x = 857.34 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.30x = 308,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,076.56/621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.86

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