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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.11, 851.62 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.11, 851.62 and 355.14 is: 490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.11 : 851.62 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.11/851.62 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.11x = 851.62 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.11x = 302,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,444.33/617.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.10

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