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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.06, 851.58 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.06, 851.58 and 368.64 is: 508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.06 : 851.58 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.06/851.58 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.06x = 851.58 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.06x = 313,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,926.45/617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.75

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