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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.78, 858.06 and 359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.78, 858.06 and 359.80 is: 496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.78 : 858.06 = 359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.78/858.06 = 359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.78x = 858.06 × 359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.78x = 308,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,729.99/621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.53

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