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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.70, 857.80 and 372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.70, 857.80 and 372.98 is: 514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.70 : 857.80 = 372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.70/857.80 = 372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.70x = 857.80 × 372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.70x = 319,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,942.24/621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.62

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