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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.19, 858.73 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.19, 858.73 and 360.36 is: 497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.19 : 858.73 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.19/858.73 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.19x = 858.73 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.19x = 309,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,451.94/622.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.36

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