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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.31, 851.87 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.31, 851.87 and 355.32 is: 490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.31 : 851.87 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.31/851.87 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.31x = 851.87 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.31x = 302,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,684.67/617.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.33

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