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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.77, 857.84 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.77, 857.84 and 359.73 is: 496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.77 : 857.84 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.77/857.84 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.77x = 857.84 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.77x = 308,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,588.98/621.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.31

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