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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.11, 855.76 and 358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.11, 855.76 and 358.14 is: 494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.11 : 855.76 = 358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.11/855.76 = 358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.11x = 855.76 × 358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.11x = 306,481.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,481.89/620.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.24

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