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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.07, 851.55 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.07, 851.55 and 355.14 is: 490.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.07 : 851.55 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.07/851.55 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.07x = 851.55 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.07x = 302,419.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,419.47/617.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.09

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