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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.54, 857.49 and 372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.54, 857.49 and 372.86 is: 514.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.54 : 857.49 = 372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.54/857.49 = 372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.54x = 857.49 × 372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.54x = 319,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,723.72/621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.41

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