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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.81, 857.73 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.81, 857.73 and 372.96 is: 514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.81 : 857.73 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.81/857.73 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.81x = 857.73 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.81x = 319,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,898.98/621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.46

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