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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.21, 858.58 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.21, 858.58 and 360.18 is: 497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.21 : 858.58 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.21/858.58 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.21x = 858.58 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.21x = 309,243.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,243.34/622.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.01

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