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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.31, 857.27 and 372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.31, 857.27 and 372.59 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.31 : 857.27 = 372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.31/857.27 = 372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.31x = 857.27 × 372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.31x = 319,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,408.37/621.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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