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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.02, 929.94 and 360.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.02, 929.94 and 360.17 is: 540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.02 : 929.94 = 360.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.02/929.94 = 360.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.02x = 929.94 × 360.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.02x = 334,936.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,936.49/620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.20

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