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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 851.36 and 368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 851.36 and 368.45 is: 508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 851.36 = 368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/851.36 = 368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 851.36 × 368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 313,682.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,682.76/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.39

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