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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 851.81 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 851.81 and 355.41 is: 490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 851.81 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/851.81 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 851.81 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 302,740.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,740.02/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.35

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