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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.14, 855.74 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.14, 855.74 and 358.10 is: 494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.14 : 855.74 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.14/855.74 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.14x = 855.74 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.14x = 306,440.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,440.49/620.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.15

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