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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.56, 857.86 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.56, 857.86 and 372.96 is: 514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.56 : 857.86 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.56/857.86 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.56x = 857.86 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.56x = 319,946.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,946.53/621.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.75

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