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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.11, 851.56 and 368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.11, 851.56 and 368.50 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.11 : 851.56 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.11/851.56 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.11x = 851.56 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.11x = 313,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,799.86/617.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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