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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.50, 852.17 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.50, 852.17 and 355.52 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.50 : 852.17 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.50/852.17 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.50x = 852.17 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.50x = 302,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,963.48/617.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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