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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.24, 858.72 and 360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.24, 858.72 and 360.25 is: 497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.24 : 858.72 = 360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.24/858.72 = 360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.24x = 858.72 × 360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.24x = 309,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,353.88/622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.16

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