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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.37, 852.12 and 421.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.37, 852.12 and 421.35 is: 581.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.37 : 852.12 = 421.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.37/852.12 = 421.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.37x = 852.12 × 421.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.37x = 359,040.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,040.76/617.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.56

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