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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.99, 858.42 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.99, 858.42 and 360.02 is: 496.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.99 : 858.42 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.99/858.42 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.99x = 858.42 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.99x = 309,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,044.08/621.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.86

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