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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.21, 851.69 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.21, 851.69 and 368.48 is: 508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.21 : 851.69 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.21/851.69 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.21x = 851.69 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.21x = 313,824.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,824.63/617.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.46

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