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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 851.59 and 364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 851.59 and 364.93 is: 503.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 851.59 = 364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/851.59 = 364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 851.59 × 364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 310,770.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,770.74/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.66

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