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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.33, 857.42 and 372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.33, 857.42 and 372.51 is: 514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.33 : 857.42 = 372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.33/857.42 = 372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.33x = 857.42 × 372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.33x = 319,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,393.84/621.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.05

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