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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.17, 929.17 and 363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.17, 929.17 and 363.13 is: 544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.17 : 929.17 = 363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.17/929.17 = 363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.17x = 929.17 × 363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.17x = 337,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,409.50/620.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.06

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