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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.11, 851.60 and 351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.11, 851.60 and 351.53 is: 485.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.11 : 851.60 = 351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.11/851.60 = 351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.11x = 851.60 × 351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.11x = 299,362.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,362.95/617.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.10

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