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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.28, 851.12 and 384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.28, 851.12 and 384.16 is: 529.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.28 : 851.12 = 384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.28/851.12 = 384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.28x = 851.12 × 384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.28x = 326,966.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,966.26/617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.69

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