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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.06, 857.14 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.06, 857.14 and 372.38 is: 513.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.06 : 857.14 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.06/857.14 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.06x = 857.14 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.06x = 319,181.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,181.79/621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.93

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