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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.55, 856.37 and 358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.55, 856.37 and 358.59 is: 494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.55 : 856.37 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.55/856.37 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.55x = 856.37 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.55x = 307,083.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,083.93/620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.86

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