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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.88, 858.32 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.88, 858.32 and 373.32 is: 515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 858.32 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/858.32 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 858.32 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 320,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,428.02/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.26

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