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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.13, 851.67 and 355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.13, 851.67 and 355.16 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.13 : 851.67 = 355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.13/851.67 = 355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.13x = 851.67 × 355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.13x = 302,477.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,477.34/617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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