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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.65, 857.76 and 373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.65, 857.76 and 373.07 is: 514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.65 : 857.76 = 373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.65/857.76 = 373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.65x = 857.76 × 373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.65x = 320,004.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,004.52/621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.77

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