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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.13, 851.45 and 384.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.13, 851.45 and 384.39 is: 530.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.13 : 851.45 = 384.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.13/851.45 = 384.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.13x = 851.45 × 384.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.13x = 327,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,286.94/617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.34

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