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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.32, 857.37 and 355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.32, 857.37 and 355.71 is: 490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.32 : 857.37 = 355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.32/857.37 = 355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.32x = 857.37 × 355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.32x = 304,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,969.02/621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.84

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