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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.43, 857.40 and 372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.43, 857.40 and 372.53 is: 513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.43 : 857.40 = 372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.43/857.40 = 372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.43x = 857.40 × 372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.43x = 319,407.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,407.22/621.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.99

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