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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 851.18 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 851.18 and 384.44 is: 530.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 851.18 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/851.18 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 851.18 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 327,227.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,227.64/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.01

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