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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 930.47 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 930.47 and 360.27 is: 539.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 930.47 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/930.47 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 930.47 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 335,218.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,218.63/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.96

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