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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.69, 929.81 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.69, 929.81 and 360.68 is: 540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.69 : 929.81 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.69/929.81 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.69x = 929.81 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.69x = 335,360.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,360.12/620.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.31

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