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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.54, 857.88 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.54, 857.88 and 359.52 is: 496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.54 : 857.88 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.54/857.88 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.54x = 857.88 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.54x = 308,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,425.02/621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.23

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