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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.20, 851.52 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.20, 851.52 and 355.04 is: 489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.20 : 851.52 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.20/851.52 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.20x = 851.52 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.20x = 302,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,323.66/617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.83

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