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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.19, 851.78 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.19, 851.78 and 355.20 is: 490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.19 : 851.78 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.19/851.78 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.19x = 851.78 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.19x = 302,552.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,552.26/617.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.21

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