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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.41, 851.95 and 368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.41, 851.95 and 368.67 is: 508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.41 : 851.95 = 368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.41/851.95 = 368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.41x = 851.95 × 368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.41x = 314,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,092.06/617.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.72

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