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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.38, 851.84 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.38, 851.84 and 368.60 is: 508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.38 : 851.84 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.38/851.84 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.38x = 851.84 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.38x = 313,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,988.22/617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.58

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