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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.37, 858.95 and 360.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.37, 858.95 and 360.33 is: 497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.37 : 858.95 = 360.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.37/858.95 = 360.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.37x = 858.95 × 360.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.37x = 309,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,503.65/622.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.30

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