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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.38, 857.06 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.38, 857.06 and 372.60 is: 513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.38 : 857.06 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.38/857.06 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.38x = 857.06 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.38x = 319,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,338.69/621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.92

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