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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 851.94 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 851.94 and 368.69 is: 508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 851.94 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/851.94 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 851.94 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 314,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,097.50/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.74

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