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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.69, 857.86 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.69, 857.86 and 373.02 is: 514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.69 : 857.86 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.69/857.86 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.69x = 857.86 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.69x = 319,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,998.94/621.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.72

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