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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617, 851.70 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617, 851.70 and 368.52 is: 508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617 : 851.70 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617/851.70 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617x = 851.70 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617x = 313,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,868.48/617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.70

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