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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.41, 852.05 and 355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.41, 852.05 and 355.42 is: 490.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.41 : 852.05 = 355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.41/852.05 = 355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.41x = 852.05 × 355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.41x = 302,835.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,835.61/617.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.49

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