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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.16, 851.84 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.16, 851.84 and 355.32 is: 490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.16 : 851.84 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.16/851.84 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.16x = 851.84 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.16x = 302,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,675.79/617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.43

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