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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.26, 851.76 and 355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.26, 851.76 and 355.26 is: 490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.26 : 851.76 = 355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.26/851.76 = 355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.26x = 851.76 × 355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.26x = 302,596.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,596.26/617.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.22

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