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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622, 858.36 and 360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622, 858.36 and 360.03 is: 496.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 858.36 = 360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/858.36 = 360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 858.36 × 360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 309,035.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,035.35/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.84

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