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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.13, 851.51 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.13, 851.51 and 355.10 is: 489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.13 : 851.51 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.13/851.51 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.13x = 851.51 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.13x = 302,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,367.83/617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.96

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