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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.26, 851.77 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.26, 851.77 and 368.66 is: 508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.26 : 851.77 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.26/851.77 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.26x = 851.77 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.26x = 314,013.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,013.53/617.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.72

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