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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.13, 851.61 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.13, 851.61 and 355.14 is: 490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.13 : 851.61 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.13/851.61 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.13x = 851.61 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.13x = 302,440.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,440.78/617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.08

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