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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.38, 857.51 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.38, 857.51 and 359.40 is: 495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.38 : 857.51 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.38/857.51 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.38x = 857.51 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.38x = 308,189.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,189.09/621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.98

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