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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.46, 852.03 and 368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.46, 852.03 and 368.73 is: 508.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.46 : 852.03 = 368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.46/852.03 = 368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.46x = 852.03 × 368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.46x = 314,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,169.02/617.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.81

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