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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.56, 859.16 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.56, 859.16 and 360.52 is: 497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.56 : 859.16 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.56/859.16 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.56x = 859.16 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.56x = 309,744.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,744.36/622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.53

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