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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 851.76 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 851.76 and 384.48 is: 530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 851.76 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/851.76 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 851.76 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 327,484.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,484.68/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.32

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