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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.27, 858.64 and 360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.27, 858.64 and 360.24 is: 497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.27 : 858.64 = 360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.27/858.64 = 360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.27x = 858.64 × 360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.27x = 309,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,312.35/622.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.07

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