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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.29, 851.73 and 368.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.29, 851.73 and 368.57 is: 508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.29 : 851.73 = 368.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.29/851.73 = 368.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.29x = 851.73 × 368.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.29x = 313,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,922.87/617.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.55

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