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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.33, 851.78 and 368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.33, 851.78 and 368.73 is: 508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.33 : 851.78 = 368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.33/851.78 = 368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.33x = 851.78 × 368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.33x = 314,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,075.00/617.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.76

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