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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.26, 851.62 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.26, 851.62 and 368.46 is: 508.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.26 : 851.62 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.26/851.62 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.26x = 851.62 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.26x = 313,787.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,787.91/617.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.36

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