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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.25, 851.81 and 384.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.25, 851.81 and 384.38 is: 530.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.25 : 851.81 = 384.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.25/851.81 = 384.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.25x = 851.81 × 384.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.25x = 327,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,412.55/617.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.44

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