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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.83, 857.91 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.83, 857.91 and 373.23 is: 514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.83 : 857.91 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.83/857.91 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.83x = 857.91 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.83x = 320,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,197.75/621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.93

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