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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.41, 858.67 and 360.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.41, 858.67 and 360.37 is: 497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.41 : 858.67 = 360.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.41/858.67 = 360.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.41x = 858.67 × 360.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.41x = 309,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,438.91/622.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.16

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