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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.40, 858.72 and 360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.40, 858.72 and 360.26 is: 497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.40 : 858.72 = 360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.40/858.72 = 360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.40x = 858.72 × 360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.40x = 309,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,362.47/622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.05

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