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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.31, 857.43 and 359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.31, 857.43 and 359.26 is: 495.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.31 : 857.43 = 359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.31/857.43 = 359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.31x = 857.43 × 359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.31x = 308,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,040.30/621.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.79

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