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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.18, 857.09 and 372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.18, 857.09 and 372.41 is: 513.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.18 : 857.09 = 372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.18/857.09 = 372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.18x = 857.09 × 372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.18x = 319,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,182.74/621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.83

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