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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 851.99 and 337.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 851.99 and 337.58 is: 465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 851.99 = 337.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/851.99 = 337.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 851.99 × 337.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 287,613.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,613.10/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.88

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