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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 852.06 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 852.06 and 355.56 is: 490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 852.06 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/852.06 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 852.06 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 302,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,958.45/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.61

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