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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.44, 852.24 and 368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.44, 852.24 and 368.68 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.44 : 852.24 = 368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.44/852.24 = 368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.44x = 852.24 × 368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.44x = 314,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,203.84/617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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