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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.90, 858.03 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.90, 858.03 and 373.10 is: 514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.90 : 858.03 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.90/858.03 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.90x = 858.03 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.90x = 320,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,126.70/621.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.76

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