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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.50, 852.09 and 368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.50, 852.09 and 368.78 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.50 : 852.09 = 368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.50/852.09 = 368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.50x = 852.09 × 368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.50x = 314,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,233.75/617.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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