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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 851.69 and 368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 851.69 and 368.78 is: 508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 851.69 = 368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/851.69 = 368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 851.69 × 368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 314,089.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,089.29/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.63

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