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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 851.70 and 368.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 851.70 and 368.54 is: 508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 851.70 = 368.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/851.70 = 368.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 851.70 × 368.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 313,885.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,885.52/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.63

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