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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.16, 851.20 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.16, 851.20 and 368.42 is: 508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.16 : 851.20 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.16/851.20 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.16x = 851.20 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.16x = 313,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,599.10/617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.13

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