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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.50, 859.14 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.50, 859.14 and 360.52 is: 497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.50 : 859.14 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.50/859.14 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.50x = 859.14 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.50x = 309,735.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,735.00/622.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.56

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