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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.32, 856.05 and 358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.32, 856.05 and 358.39 is: 494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.32 : 856.05 = 358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.32/856.05 = 358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.32x = 856.05 × 358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.32x = 306,799.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,799.76/620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.58

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