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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.24, 857.35 and 372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.24, 857.35 and 372.57 is: 514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.24 : 857.35 = 372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.24/857.35 = 372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.24x = 857.35 × 372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.24x = 319,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,422.89/621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.17

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