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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.67, 856.56 and 358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.67, 856.56 and 358.77 is: 495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.67 : 856.56 = 358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.67/856.56 = 358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.67x = 856.56 × 358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.67x = 307,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,312.59/620.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.13

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