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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.66, 857.80 and 372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.66, 857.80 and 372.92 is: 514.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.66 : 857.80 = 372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.66/857.80 = 372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.66x = 857.80 × 372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.66x = 319,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,890.78/621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.58

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