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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.88, 858.36 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.88, 858.36 and 373.24 is: 515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 858.36 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/858.36 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 858.36 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 320,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,376.76/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.18

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