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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.41, 857.29 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.41, 857.29 and 359.37 is: 495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.41 : 857.29 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.41/857.29 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.41x = 857.29 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.41x = 308,084.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,084.31/621.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.78

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