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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.09, 851.55 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.09, 851.55 and 355.08 is: 489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.09 : 851.55 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.09/851.55 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.09x = 851.55 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.09x = 302,368.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,368.37/617.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.99

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