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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 851.74 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 851.74 and 368.56 is: 508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 851.74 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/851.74 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 851.74 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 313,917.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,917.29/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.60

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