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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.15, 851.56 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.15, 851.56 and 368.46 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.15 : 851.56 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.15/851.56 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.15x = 851.56 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.15x = 313,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,764.55/617.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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