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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.94, 858.24 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.94, 858.24 and 373.13 is: 514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.94 : 858.24 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.94/858.24 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.94x = 858.24 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.94x = 320,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,235.09/621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.90

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