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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.08, 857.21 and 372.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.08, 857.21 and 372.55 is: 514.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.08 : 857.21 = 372.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.08/857.21 = 372.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.08x = 857.21 × 372.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.08x = 319,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,352.37/621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.19

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