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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.32, 857.43 and 359.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.32, 857.43 and 359.39 is: 495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.32 : 857.43 = 359.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.32/857.43 = 359.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.32x = 857.43 × 359.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.32x = 308,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,151.77/621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.96

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