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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.88, 858.06 and 373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.88, 858.06 and 373.11 is: 514.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 858.06 = 373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/858.06 = 373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 858.06 × 373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 320,150.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,150.77/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.81

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