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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 851.74 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 851.74 and 355.23 is: 490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 851.74 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/851.74 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 851.74 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 302,562.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,562.71/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.20

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