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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.15, 857.14 and 372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.15, 857.14 and 372.41 is: 513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.15 : 857.14 = 372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.15/857.14 = 372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.15x = 857.14 × 372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.15x = 319,207.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,207.51/621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.90

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