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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 851.76 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 851.76 and 381.18 is: 525.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 851.76 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/851.76 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 851.76 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 324,673.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,673.88/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.87

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