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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.27, 857.37 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.27, 857.37 and 341.52 is: 471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.27 : 857.37 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.27/857.37 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.27x = 857.37 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.27x = 292,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,806.59/621.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.30

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