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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.61, 857.81 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.61, 857.81 and 352.40 is: 486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.61 : 857.81 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.61/857.81 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.61x = 857.81 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.61x = 302,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,292.24/621.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.31

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