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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.35, 851.93 and 355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.35, 851.93 and 355.36 is: 490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.35 : 851.93 = 355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.35/851.93 = 355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.35x = 851.93 × 355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.35x = 302,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,740.60/617.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.39

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