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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.52, 859.12 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.52, 859.12 and 360.56 is: 497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.52 : 859.12 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.52/859.12 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.52x = 859.12 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.52x = 309,764.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,764.31/622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.60

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