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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.73, 857.94 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.73, 857.94 and 373 is: 514.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.73 : 857.94 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.73/857.94 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.73x = 857.94 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.73x = 320,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,011.62/621.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.71

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