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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.53, 856.25 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.53, 856.25 and 358.56 is: 494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.53 : 856.25 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.53/856.25 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.53x = 856.25 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.53x = 307,017
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,017/620.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.77

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