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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.71, 856.57 and 358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.71, 856.57 and 358.72 is: 495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.71 : 856.57 = 358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.71/856.57 = 358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.71x = 856.57 × 358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.71x = 307,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,268.79/620.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.03

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