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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 931.06 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 931.06 and 360.96 is: 541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 931.06 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/931.06 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 931.06 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 336,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,075.42/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.66

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