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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.94, 858.27 and 360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.94, 858.27 and 360.11 is: 496.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.94 : 858.27 = 360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.94/858.27 = 360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.94x = 858.27 × 360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.94x = 309,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,068.67/621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.94

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