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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.97, 851.04 and 380.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.97, 851.04 and 380.99 is: 525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.97 : 851.04 = 380.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.97/851.04 = 380.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.97x = 851.04 × 380.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.97x = 324,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,237.73/616.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.53

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