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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 851.92 and 368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 851.92 and 368.68 is: 508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 851.92 = 368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/851.92 = 368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 851.92 × 368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 314,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,085.87/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.76

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