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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.01, 858.50 and 360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.01, 858.50 and 360.03 is: 496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.01 : 858.50 = 360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.01/858.50 = 360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.01x = 858.50 × 360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.01x = 309,083.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,083.95/622.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.92

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