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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.52, 857.71 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.52, 857.71 and 356.02 is: 491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.52 : 857.71 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.52/857.71 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.52x = 857.71 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.52x = 305,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,358.88/621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.31

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