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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 858.08 and 359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 858.08 and 359.80 is: 496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 858.08 = 359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/858.08 = 359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 858.08 × 359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 308,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,737.18/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.55

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