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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.42, 851.65 and 368.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.42, 851.65 and 368.57 is: 508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.42 : 851.65 = 368.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.42/851.65 = 368.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.42x = 851.65 × 368.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.42x = 313,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,893.85/617.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.39

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