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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.38, 857.28 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.38, 857.28 and 359.36 is: 495.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.38 : 857.28 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.38/857.28 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.38x = 857.28 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.38x = 308,072.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,072.14/621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.79

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