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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.36, 858.84 and 360.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.36, 858.84 and 360.37 is: 497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.36 : 858.84 = 360.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.36/858.84 = 360.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.36x = 858.84 × 360.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.36x = 309,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,495.88/622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.30

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