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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.18, 857.32 and 372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.18, 857.32 and 372.51 is: 514.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.18 : 857.32 = 372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.18/857.32 = 372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.18x = 857.32 × 372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.18x = 319,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,359.34/621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.12

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