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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 852 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 852 and 355.50 is: 490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 852 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/852 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 852 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 302,886
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,886/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.58

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