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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.25, 855.98 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.25, 855.98 and 358.26 is: 494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.25 : 855.98 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.25/855.98 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.25x = 855.98 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.25x = 306,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,663.39/620.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.42

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