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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.21, 858.36 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.21, 858.36 and 373.10 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.21 : 858.36 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.21/858.36 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.21x = 858.36 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.21x = 320,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,253.64/622.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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