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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.30, 858.60 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.30, 858.60 and 360.40 is: 497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.30 : 858.60 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.30/858.60 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.30x = 858.60 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.30x = 309,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,439.44/622.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.25

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