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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.08, 851.40 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.08, 851.40 and 368.40 is: 508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.08 : 851.40 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.08/851.40 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.08x = 851.40 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.08x = 313,655.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,655.76/617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.29

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