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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.92, 858.28 and 359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.92, 858.28 and 359.96 is: 496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.92 : 858.28 = 359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.92/858.28 = 359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.92x = 858.28 × 359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.92x = 308,946.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,946.47/621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.76

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