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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.02, 858.40 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.02, 858.40 and 356.52 is: 492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.02 : 858.40 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.02/858.40 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.02x = 858.40 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.02x = 306,036.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,036.77/622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.00

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