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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 851.56 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 851.56 and 368.40 is: 508.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 851.56 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/851.56 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 851.56 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 313,714.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,714.26/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.35

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