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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.26, 858.78 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.26, 858.78 and 360.32 is: 497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.26 : 858.78 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.26/858.78 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.26x = 858.78 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.26x = 309,431.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,431.32/622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.27

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