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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.32, 857.45 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.32, 857.45 and 359.34 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.32 : 857.45 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.32/857.45 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.32x = 857.45 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.32x = 308,116.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,116.08/621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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