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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.92, 858.20 and 366.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.92, 858.20 and 366.37 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.92 : 858.20 = 366.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.92/858.20 = 366.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.92x = 858.20 × 366.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.92x = 314,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,413.53/621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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