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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.38, 852.10 and 355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.38, 852.10 and 355.58 is: 490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.38 : 852.10 = 355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.38/852.10 = 355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.38x = 852.10 × 355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.38x = 302,989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,989.72/617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.77

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