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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.02, 856.94 and 372.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.02, 856.94 and 372.31 is: 513.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.02 : 856.94 = 372.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.02/856.94 = 372.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.02x = 856.94 × 372.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.02x = 319,047.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,047.33/621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.75

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