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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 858.09 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 858.09 and 373.36 is: 515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 858.09 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/858.09 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 858.09 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 320,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,374.62/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.11

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