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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 851.38 and 351.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 851.38 and 351.38 is: 484.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 851.38 = 351.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/851.38 = 351.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 851.38 × 351.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 299,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,159.15/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.85

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