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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.72, 857.93 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.72, 857.93 and 359.73 is: 496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.72 : 857.93 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.72/857.93 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.72x = 857.93 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.72x = 308,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,621.36/621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.40

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