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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.19, 857.21 and 372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.19, 857.21 and 372.47 is: 513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.19 : 857.21 = 372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.19/857.21 = 372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.19x = 857.21 × 372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.19x = 319,278.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,278.86/621.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.98

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