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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.42, 852.05 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.42, 852.05 and 368.75 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.42 : 852.05 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.42/852.05 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.42x = 852.05 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.42x = 314,196.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,196.49/617.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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