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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.09, 855.81 and 358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.09, 855.81 and 358.05 is: 494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.09 : 855.81 = 358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.09/855.81 = 358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.09x = 855.81 × 358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.09x = 306,422.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,422.77/620.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.16

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