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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.32, 858.90 and 360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.32, 858.90 and 360.50 is: 497.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.32 : 858.90 = 360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.32/858.90 = 360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.32x = 858.90 × 360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.32x = 309,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,633.45/622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.55

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