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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.16, 857.02 and 372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.16, 857.02 and 372.56 is: 514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.16 : 857.02 = 372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.16/857.02 = 372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.16x = 857.02 × 372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.16x = 319,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,291.37/621.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.02

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