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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.32, 851.68 and 384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.32, 851.68 and 384.40 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.32 : 851.68 = 384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.32/851.68 = 384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.32x = 851.68 × 384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.32x = 327,385.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,385.79/617.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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