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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.35, 855.90 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.35, 855.90 and 358.32 is: 494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.35 : 855.90 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.35/855.90 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.35x = 855.90 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.35x = 306,686.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,686.09/620.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.38

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