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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.11, 858.54 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.11, 858.54 and 360.16 is: 497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.11 : 858.54 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.11/858.54 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.11x = 858.54 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.11x = 309,211.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,211.77/622.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.04

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