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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.46, 857.64 and 372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.46, 857.64 and 372.82 is: 514.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.46 : 857.64 = 372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.46/857.64 = 372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.46x = 857.64 × 372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.46x = 319,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,745.34/621.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.51

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