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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.20, 851.73 and 355.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.20, 851.73 and 355.21 is: 490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.20 : 851.73 = 355.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.20/851.73 = 355.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.20x = 851.73 × 355.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.20x = 302,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,543.01/617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.19

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