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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.87, 858.28 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.87, 858.28 and 360.04 is: 496.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.87 : 858.28 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.87/858.28 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.87x = 858.28 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.87x = 309,010.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,010.84/621.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.91

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