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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 851.69 and 377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 851.69 and 377.97 is: 521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 851.69 = 377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/851.69 = 377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 851.69 × 377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 321,911.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,911.38/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.65

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