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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.53, 857.54 and 372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.53, 857.54 and 372.95 is: 514.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.53 : 857.54 = 372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.53/857.54 = 372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.53x = 857.54 × 372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.53x = 319,813.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,813.39/621.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.56

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