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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.51, 852.20 and 351.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.51, 852.20 and 351.95 is: 485.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.51 : 852.20 = 351.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.51/852.20 = 351.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.51x = 852.20 × 351.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.51x = 299,925.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,925.77/617.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.71

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