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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.37, 852.11 and 355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.37, 852.11 and 355.47 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.37 : 852.11 = 355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.37/852.11 = 355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.37x = 852.11 × 355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.37x = 302,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,897.76/617.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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