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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.23, 851.73 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.23, 851.73 and 355.18 is: 490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.23 : 851.73 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.23/851.73 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.23x = 851.73 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.23x = 302,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,517.46/617.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.12

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