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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.35, 857.55 and 372.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.35, 857.55 and 372.81 is: 514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.35 : 857.55 = 372.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.35/857.55 = 372.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.35x = 857.55 × 372.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.35x = 319,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,703.22/621.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.53

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