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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.41, 857.54 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.41, 857.54 and 359.60 is: 496.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.41 : 857.54 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.41/857.54 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.41x = 857.54 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.41x = 308,371.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,371.38/621.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.24

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