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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.82, 857.99 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.82, 857.99 and 373.19 is: 514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.82 : 857.99 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.82/857.99 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.82x = 857.99 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.82x = 320,193.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,193.29/621.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.93

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