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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.84, 858.28 and 373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.84, 858.28 and 373.30 is: 515.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.84 : 858.28 = 373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.84/858.28 = 373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.84x = 858.28 × 373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.84x = 320,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,395.92/621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.24

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