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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.01, 856.68 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.01, 856.68 and 372.25 is: 513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.01 : 856.68 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.01/856.68 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.01x = 856.68 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.01x = 318,899.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,899.13/621.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.52

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