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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.92, 858.16 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.92, 858.16 and 360.04 is: 496.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.92 : 858.16 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.92/858.16 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.92x = 858.16 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.92x = 308,971.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,971.93/621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.80

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