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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 929.88 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 929.88 and 362.64 is: 543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 929.88 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/929.88 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 929.88 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 337,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,211.68/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.54

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