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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.46, 852.15 and 368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.46, 852.15 and 368.74 is: 508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.46 : 852.15 = 368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.46/852.15 = 368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.46x = 852.15 × 368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.46x = 314,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,221.79/617.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.89

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