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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.06, 851.65 and 355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.06, 851.65 and 355.03 is: 490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.06 : 851.65 = 355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.06/851.65 = 355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.06x = 851.65 × 355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.06x = 302,358.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,358.28/617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.00

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