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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.21, 857.40 and 372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.21, 857.40 and 372.58 is: 514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.21 : 857.40 = 372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.21/857.40 = 372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.21x = 857.40 × 372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.21x = 319,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,450.09/621.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.24

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