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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617, 851.58 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617, 851.58 and 368.36 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617 : 851.58 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617/851.58 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617x = 851.58 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617x = 313,688.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,688.01/617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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