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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.15, 857.21 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.15, 857.21 and 372.48 is: 514.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.15 : 857.21 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.15/857.21 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.15x = 857.21 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.15x = 319,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,291.72/621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.03

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