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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.41, 858.92 and 360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.41, 858.92 and 360.42 is: 497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.41 : 858.92 = 360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.41/858.92 = 360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.41x = 858.92 × 360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.41x = 309,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,570.14/622.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.37

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