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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.18, 856.92 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.18, 856.92 and 372.38 is: 513.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.18 : 856.92 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.18/856.92 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.18x = 856.92 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.18x = 319,099.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,099.87/621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.70

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