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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.11, 857.15 and 341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.11, 857.15 and 341.38 is: 471.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.11 : 857.15 = 341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.11/857.15 = 341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.11x = 857.15 × 341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.11x = 292,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,611.61/621.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.11

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