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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.31, 851.90 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.31, 851.90 and 368.60 is: 508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.31 : 851.90 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.31/851.90 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.31x = 851.90 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.31x = 314,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,004.24/617.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.67

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