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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 855.92 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 855.92 and 358.38 is: 494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 855.92 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/855.92 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 855.92 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 306,744.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,744.61/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.43

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