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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.27, 851.81 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.27, 851.81 and 337.50 is: 465.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.27 : 851.81 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.27/851.81 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.27x = 851.81 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.27x = 287,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,486.72/617.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.74

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