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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.28, 851.76 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.28, 851.76 and 355.20 is: 490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.28 : 851.76 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.28/851.76 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.28x = 851.76 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.28x = 302,545.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,545.15/617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.13

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