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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 857.87 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 857.87 and 369.70 is: 510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 857.87 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/857.87 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 857.87 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 317,154.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,154.54/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.09

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