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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.08, 850.92 and 383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.08, 850.92 and 383.80 is: 529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.08 : 850.92 = 383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.08/850.92 = 383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.08x = 850.92 × 383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.08x = 326,583.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,583.10/617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.24

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