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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.38, 856.13 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.38, 856.13 and 358.40 is: 494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.38 : 856.13 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.38/856.13 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.38x = 856.13 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.38x = 306,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,830.92/620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.59

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