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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.89, 858.21 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.89, 858.21 and 373.23 is: 515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.89 : 858.21 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.89/858.21 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.89x = 858.21 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.89x = 320,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,309.72/621.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.06

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