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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.37, 851.96 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.37, 851.96 and 337.60 is: 465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.37 : 851.96 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.37/851.96 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.37x = 851.96 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.37x = 287,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,617.44/617.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.88

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