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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.24, 851.62 and 368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.24, 851.62 and 368.45 is: 508.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.24 : 851.62 = 368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.24/851.62 = 368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.24x = 851.62 × 368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.24x = 313,779.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,779.39/617.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.36

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