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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 929.99 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 929.99 and 360.16 is: 539.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 929.99 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/929.99 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 929.99 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 334,943.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,943.77/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.54

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