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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.24, 852.01 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.24, 852.01 and 384.32 is: 530.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.24 : 852.01 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.24/852.01 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.24x = 852.01 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.24x = 327,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,440.22/617.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.50

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