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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.21, 858.51 and 360.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.21, 858.51 and 360.07 is: 496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.21 : 858.51 = 360.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.21/858.51 = 360.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.21x = 858.51 × 360.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.21x = 309,122.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,122.95/622.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.82

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