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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.38, 856.06 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.38, 856.06 and 358.35 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.38 : 856.06 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.38/856.06 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.38x = 856.06 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.38x = 306,769.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,769.10/620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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