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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.18, 858.56 and 360.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.18, 858.56 and 360.21 is: 497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.18 : 858.56 = 360.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.18/858.56 = 360.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.18x = 858.56 × 360.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.18x = 309,260.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,260.10/622.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.06

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