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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.20, 858.52 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.20, 858.52 and 360.16 is: 496.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.20 : 858.52 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.20/858.52 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.20x = 858.52 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.20x = 309,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,204.56/622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.95

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