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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 852.16 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 852.16 and 341.52 is: 471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 852.16 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/852.16 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 852.16 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 291,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,029.68/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.29

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