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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.38, 852.14 and 351.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.38, 852.14 and 351.97 is: 485.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.38 : 852.14 = 351.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.38/852.14 = 351.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.38x = 852.14 × 351.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.38x = 299,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,929.66/617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.81

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