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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.52, 850.74 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.52, 850.74 and 351 is: 484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.52 : 850.74 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.52/850.74 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.52x = 850.74 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.52x = 298,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,609.74/616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.35

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