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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.37, 857.43 and 359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.37, 857.43 and 359.38 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.37 : 857.43 = 359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.37/857.43 = 359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.37x = 857.43 × 359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.37x = 308,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,143.19/621.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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