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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.31, 857.42 and 359.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.31, 857.42 and 359.41 is: 495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.31 : 857.42 = 359.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.31/857.42 = 359.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.31x = 857.42 × 359.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.31x = 308,165.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,165.32/621.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.99

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