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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.47, 852.27 and 381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.47, 852.27 and 381.62 is: 526.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.47 : 852.27 = 381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.47/852.27 = 381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.47x = 852.27 × 381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.47x = 325,241.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,241.37/617.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.73

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