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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617, 851.10 and 384.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617, 851.10 and 384.20 is: 529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617 : 851.10 = 384.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617/851.10 = 384.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617x = 851.10 × 384.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617x = 326,992.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,992.62/617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.97

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