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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.06, 855.97 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.06, 855.97 and 358.02 is: 494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.06 : 855.97 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.06/855.97 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.06x = 855.97 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.06x = 306,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,453.48/620.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.24

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