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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.18, 851.90 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.18, 851.90 and 381.20 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.18 : 851.90 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.18/851.90 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.18x = 851.90 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.18x = 324,738.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,738.11/617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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