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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 858.30 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 858.30 and 373.14 is: 514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 858.30 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/858.30 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 858.30 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 320,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,266.06/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.93

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