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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.29, 857.16 and 372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.29, 857.16 and 372.57 is: 514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.29 : 857.16 = 372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.29/857.16 = 372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.29x = 857.16 × 372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.29x = 319,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,352.10/621.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.02

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