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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.43, 852.22 and 381.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.43, 852.22 and 381.41 is: 526.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.43 : 852.22 = 381.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.43/852.22 = 381.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.43x = 852.22 × 381.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.43x = 325,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,045.23/617.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.45

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