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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.03, 855.72 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.03, 855.72 and 358.04 is: 494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.03 : 855.72 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.03/855.72 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.03x = 855.72 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.03x = 306,377.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,377.71/620.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.14

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