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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.08, 851.52 and 337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.08, 851.52 and 337.25 is: 465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.08 : 851.52 = 337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.08/851.52 = 337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.08x = 851.52 × 337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.08x = 287,175.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,175.12/617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.38

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