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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.18, 855.98 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.18, 855.98 and 358.16 is: 494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.18 : 855.98 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.18/855.98 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.18x = 855.98 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.18x = 306,576.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,576.01/620.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.33

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