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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.23, 851.79 and 355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.23, 851.79 and 355.27 is: 490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.23 : 851.79 = 355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.23/851.79 = 355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.23x = 851.79 × 355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.23x = 302,611.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,611.17/617.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.27

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