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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.55, 856.32 and 358.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.55, 856.32 and 358.53 is: 494.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.55 : 856.32 = 358.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.55/856.32 = 358.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.55x = 856.32 × 358.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.55x = 307,016.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,016.41/620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.75

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