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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.60, 857.88 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.60, 857.88 and 359.64 is: 496.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.60 : 857.88 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.60/857.88 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.60x = 857.88 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.60x = 308,527.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,527.96/621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.34

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