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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.52, 857.62 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.52, 857.62 and 372.84 is: 514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.52 : 857.62 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.52/857.62 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.52x = 857.62 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.52x = 319,755.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,755.04/621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.47

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