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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.14, 857.17 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.14, 857.17 and 372.48 is: 514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.14 : 857.17 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.14/857.17 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.14x = 857.17 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.14x = 319,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,275.93/621.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.02

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