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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.61, 857.42 and 373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.61, 857.42 and 373.01 is: 514.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.61 : 857.42 = 373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.61/857.42 = 373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.61x = 857.42 × 373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.61x = 319,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,821.48/621.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.51

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