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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.37, 857.59 and 359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.37, 857.59 and 359.53 is: 496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.37 : 857.59 = 359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.37/857.59 = 359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.37x = 857.59 × 359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.37x = 308,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,329.33/621.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.21

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