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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 855.80 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 855.80 and 358.16 is: 494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 855.80 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/855.80 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 855.80 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 306,513.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,513.33/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.25

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