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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.03, 851.39 and 380.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.03, 851.39 and 380.98 is: 525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.03 : 851.39 = 380.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.03/851.39 = 380.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.03x = 851.39 × 380.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.03x = 324,358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,358.31/617.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.68

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