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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.93, 858.32 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.93, 858.32 and 373.26 is: 515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.93 : 858.32 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.93/858.32 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.93x = 858.32 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.93x = 320,376.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,376.52/621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.13

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