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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.94, 858.40 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.94, 858.40 and 359.92 is: 496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.94 : 858.40 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.94/858.40 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.94x = 858.40 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.94x = 308,955.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,955.33/621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.76

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