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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.14, 851.81 and 355.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.14, 851.81 and 355.17 is: 490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.14 : 851.81 = 355.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.14/851.81 = 355.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.14x = 851.81 × 355.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.14x = 302,537.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,537.36/617.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.22

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