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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.33, 857.22 and 372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.33, 857.22 and 372.73 is: 514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.33 : 857.22 = 372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.33/857.22 = 372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.33x = 857.22 × 372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.33x = 319,511.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,511.61/621.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.24

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