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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.07, 857.08 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.07, 857.08 and 372.40 is: 513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.07 : 857.08 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.07/857.08 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.07x = 857.08 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.07x = 319,174.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,174.91/621.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.91

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