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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.14, 851.11 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.14, 851.11 and 368.37 is: 508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.14 : 851.11 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.14/851.11 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.14x = 851.11 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.14x = 313,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,524.86/617.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.03

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