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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.34, 857.59 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.34, 857.59 and 372.80 is: 514.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.34 : 857.59 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.34/857.59 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.34x = 857.59 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.34x = 319,710.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,710.76/621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.55

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