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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.41, 852.05 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.41, 852.05 and 355.44 is: 490.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.41 : 852.05 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.41/852.05 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.41x = 852.05 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.41x = 302,852.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,852.65/617.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.52

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