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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.98, 858.39 and 360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.98, 858.39 and 360.08 is: 496.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.98 : 858.39 = 360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.98/858.39 = 360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.98x = 858.39 × 360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.98x = 309,089.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,089.07/621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.94

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