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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.99, 858.41 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.99, 858.41 and 373.44 is: 515.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.99 : 858.41 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.99/858.41 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.99x = 858.41 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.99x = 320,564.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,564.63/621.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.39

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