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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.22, 855.74 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.22, 855.74 and 358.20 is: 494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.22 : 855.74 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.22/855.74 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.22x = 855.74 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.22x = 306,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,526.07/620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.22

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