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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.14, 855.66 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.14, 855.66 and 358.11 is: 494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.14 : 855.66 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.14/855.66 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.14x = 855.66 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.14x = 306,420.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,420.40/620.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.11

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