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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.37, 856.19 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.37, 856.19 and 358.38 is: 494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.37 : 856.19 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.37/856.19 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.37x = 856.19 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.37x = 306,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,841.37/620.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.61

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