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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.56, 857.78 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.56, 857.78 and 359.52 is: 496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.56 : 857.78 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.56/857.78 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.56x = 857.78 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.56x = 308,387.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,387.27/621.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.15

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