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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.42, 931.03 and 360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.42, 931.03 and 360.81 is: 541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.42 : 931.03 = 360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.42/931.03 = 360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.42x = 931.03 × 360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.42x = 335,924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,924.03/620.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.45

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