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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621, 857.12 and 372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621, 857.12 and 372.47 is: 514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 857.12 = 372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/857.12 = 372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 857.12 × 372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 319,245.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,245.34/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.08

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