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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 851.38 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 851.38 and 368.43 is: 508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 851.38 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/851.38 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 851.38 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 313,674.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,674.61/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.37

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