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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.24, 851.48 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.24, 851.48 and 381 is: 525.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.24 : 851.48 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.24/851.48 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.24x = 851.48 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.24x = 324,413.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,413.88/617.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.59

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