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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.28, 852.24 and 384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.28, 852.24 and 384.72 is: 531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.28 : 852.24 = 384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.28/852.24 = 384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.28x = 852.24 × 384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.28x = 327,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,873.77/617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.16

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