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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.17, 851.85 and 384.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.17, 851.85 and 384.25 is: 530.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.17 : 851.85 = 384.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.17/851.85 = 384.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.17x = 851.85 × 384.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.17x = 327,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,323.36/617.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.36

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