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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.99, 858.38 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.99, 858.38 and 373.32 is: 515.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.99 : 858.38 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.99/858.38 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.99x = 858.38 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.99x = 320,450.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,450.42/621.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.20

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