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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.64, 858.20 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.64, 858.20 and 373.02 is: 514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.64 : 858.20 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.64/858.20 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.64x = 858.20 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.64x = 320,121.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,121.47/621.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.97

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