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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.76, 859.26 and 360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.76, 859.26 and 360.76 is: 497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.76 : 859.26 = 360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.76/859.26 = 360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.76x = 859.26 × 360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.76x = 309,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,986.64/622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.76

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