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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.10, 855.81 and 358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.10, 855.81 and 358.14 is: 494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.10 : 855.81 = 358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.10/855.81 = 358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.10x = 855.81 × 358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.10x = 306,499.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,499.79/620.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.27

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