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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 852.32 and 384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 852.32 and 384.80 is: 531.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 852.32 = 384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/852.32 = 384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 852.32 × 384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 327,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,972.74/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.25

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